Origin
Nashville, TN
Late night in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashville, TN to Unionville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Unionville, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
This 47.1-mile drive from Nashville, TN to Unionville, TN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. You'll encounter a mixed driving profile, with a portion on major highways and other sections on more local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, making it an economical option. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout this short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Horton Highway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 14th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Halls Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, TN and Unionville, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 70
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
14th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Knoxville, Huntsville
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 40; I 65
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Downtown Loop
6
Take the exit onto I 65
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 65
Exit 210
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto TN 96
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Horton Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 41A
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
11
Turn right onto Halls Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Halls Mill Road
12
Arrive at destination
Halls Mill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Nashville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward Knoxville, Huntsville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Knoxville, Huntsville
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 65
Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 210
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
8
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TN 96 / Murfreesboro Road
Turn left onto TN 96 / Murfreesboro Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.36 one way
$14.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.08 | $16.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.06 | $18.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Unionville, TN
Late night in Unionville on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
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
5 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
1h 7m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a 36% highway share, primarily on I-65, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.9 miles. After leaving the interstate, you'll transition to roads like Shelbyville Highway and Murfreesboro Road, offering a change of pace from the faster highway speeds. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and the more varied conditions of secondary roads. Expect the road character to evolve as you move from the broader highway infrastructure toward more local routes as you approach Unionville.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 65): 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.
On the drive from Nashville, TN to Unionville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
19 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 16.9 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Unionville, 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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