Origin
Nashville, TN
Morning in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Shackle Island, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Shackle Island, TN
Diego F. Parra
Trip Overview
Nashville, TN to Shackle Island, TN is 20.6 miles and takes about 30m via Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, direct drive entirely within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a straightforward journey that's easily manageable for a single day, making it ideal for a quick trip or an easy commute. The route is mostly composed of highway driving, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Boulevard | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 65 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Ellington Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| New Shackle Island Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| James Robertson Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Long Hollow Pike | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Shackle Island, 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 right at fork onto TN 386
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 6
Toward SR 258: New Shackle Island Road, White House, Hendersonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 258
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Shackle Island Road
13
Turn sharp right onto SR 174
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Long Hollow Pike
14
Arrive at destination
SR 174
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.1 — 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.
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
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
9
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 386 / Vietnam Veterans Boulevard toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 95
Toward SR 386: Hendersonville, Gallatin
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward SR 258: New Shackle Island Road, White House, Hendersonville
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 6
Toward SR 258: New Shackle Island Road, White H...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Shackle Island, TN
Morning in Shackle Island on Sunday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
30 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
30m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard, I 65, and Ellington Parkway. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 5.4 miles on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. The road conditions are generally consistent, allowing for a steady pace for most of the trip. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway travel and potentially some local road transitions as you near your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 20.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Nashville, TN and Shackle Island, TN, road signs point toward Gallatin, White House and Hendersonville.
Gallatin
11.7 mi in
|
~18m
|
via TN 386
White House
17.1 mi in
|
~24m
Hendersonville
17.1 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. 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 Shackle Island, 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 0.7 miles (James Robertson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shackle Island, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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