Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Oak Hill, TN
Andy Staver
Nashville, TN to Oak Hill, TN is 6.7 miles and takes about 13 minutes via 8th Avenue South/Franklin Pike/Battery Lane, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Tennessee state lines. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a quick hop between locations. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a same-day trip with minimal planning needed.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Avenue South | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Battery Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| YMCA Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosa L Parks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dustin Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Oak Hill, TN.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto YMCA Way
At end of road, turn left onto Church Street
Turn right onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
Enter roundabout onto US 31
Continue on US 31
Continue on US 31
Turn right onto Battery Lane
Turn left onto Dustin Lane
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 1.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto YMCA Way
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431 / Rosa L Parks Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 31 / 8th Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Oak Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through city streets and main thoroughfares, so be prepared for regular adjustments in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along 8th Avenue South. The road will feel like a consistent urban and suburban commute rather than an open highway experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (YMCA Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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