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Trip from Nashville, TN to Fairmount, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

145.4 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fairmount, TN, TN

Fairmount, TN

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Trip Overview

Embarking on this 145.4-mile journey from Nashville, TN, to Fairmount, TN, will take you approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-24, Taft Highway, and US-27, this route is a highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, making it a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.7 miles from Nashville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 128.9 mi 2h 23m
Taft Highway 4.4 mi 6m
US 27 3.4 mi 4m
Signal Mountain Boulevard 3 mi 4m
Signal Mountain Road 1.6 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 0.8 mi 1m
James Robertson Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Gahagan Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 128.9 mi, about 2h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Fairmount, TN.

1

Start on this road

0.4 mi · 2 min · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · James Robertson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto Interstate Drive

451 ft · 9 sec · Interstate Drive
Use the right lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 24 East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 24

0.8 mi · 1 min · Downtown Loop
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24
Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left lane.
8

Take the exit onto I 24

127 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 24
Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
10

Continue on US 27

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 27
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec
13

Turn straight onto US 127

1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
14

Continue on US 127

3.0 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
15

Continue on US 127

4.4 mi · 6 min · Taft Highway
16

Turn right onto Gahagan Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Gahagan Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto Fairmount Pike

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
18

Turn right onto North Fairmount Road

52 ft · 2 sec · North Fairmount Road
19

Arrive at destination

North Fairmount Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 53-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is ideal to maximize your time at Fairmount, TN. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take a break. The longest stretch of 128.9 miles on I-24 means you can settle in for a solid period of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling accordingly before you get too far along the interstate. This trip is straightforward enough that you won't need to worry about complex navigation.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.7 miles from Nashville, TN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 32 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.7 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairmount, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nashville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Nashville, TN

This is one driving day of about 145.4 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Nashville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 128.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tracy City, TN

73 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Christiana, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monteagle, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.7 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Renaissance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14236436096

Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14237604333

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 4.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | James Robertson Parkway

Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 24 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 24 East
9
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
4.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.73 one way

$45.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.96 $49.92
premium $4.89 $27.98 $55.96
diesel $5.61 $32.10 $64.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.6 0 $15.27 $6.98
Efficient EV 36.4 0 $12.72 $5.82
EV Truck/SUV 58.2 0 $20.36 $9.31

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Nashville, TN

Late night in Nashville on Tuesday

Local time

3:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairmount, TN

Late night in Fairmount on Tuesday

Local time

4:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 53m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 30.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 92% of the journey taking place on main roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 128.9 miles on I-24, offering a consistent and swift pace. While the majority of the route is on high-speed highways, expect transitions between these major arteries as you progress. The character of the drive is one of steady forward momentum, allowing you to cover distance efficiently. It’s less about winding backroads and more about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 128.9 mi on I 24.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Taft Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 145.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Nashville, TN

Full guide →

Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Jelly Roll, Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 145.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 128.9 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairmount, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairmount, TN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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