Origin
Nashville, TN
Late night in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Greenbrier, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashville, TN
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Greenbrier, TN
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Trip Overview
Nashville, TN to Greenbrier, TN is 23.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 65 and Springfield Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. It's a straightforward drive that offers a quick transition from city proximity to a more local feel. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance efficiently without a significant time commitment or budget. It's ideal for a quick hop between these two Tennessee locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Springfield Highway | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| Ellington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Dickerson Pike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| James Robertson Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Blue Star | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 7.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Greenbrier, 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
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James Robertson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 31W; US 41; US 431
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Spring Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 31E North: Ellington Parkway
6
Merge onto US 31E
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Ellington Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 65
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
128 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 31W
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Blue Star
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickerson Pike
16
Continue on US 41
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Springfield Highway
17
Turn right onto East College Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
East College Street
18
Arrive at destination
East College Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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.
6
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
9
15.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Springfield, Greenbrier
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 65 North, US 31W South: Louisville, Sp...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Greenbrier, TN
Late night in Greenbrier on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is a mixed bag, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I 65, offering a faster pace, and then transition to Springfield Highway for a more local feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on I 65, allowing for a consistent speed before you need to navigate any turns. This blend means you get a taste of interstate travel followed by a change in scenery and pace as you approach your destination. Be prepared for this shift in driving dynamics.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nashville, TN to Greenbrier, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
15.1 mi in
|
~21m
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 34m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on I 65. 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 Greenbrier, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Greenbrier, 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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