Origin
Nolensville, TN
Morning in Nolensville on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nolensville, TN to Nashville, 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
17 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Nolensville, TN
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Nashville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Nolensville to Nashville, you are in for a quick 22-mile commute that typically takes about 32 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stay or complex planning. With a fuel budget of just $3, it is an incredibly affordable way to transition from the suburban feel of Nolensville into the heart of the city. You will stay entirely within the Southeast region throughout the journey, keeping the transition smooth and familiar. Because there are no required stops, you can easily complete this drive in one go, making it a highly practical option for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nolensville Pike | 10.5 mi | 17m |
| Nolensville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Rosa L Parks Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Nolensville Pike
— 10.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on US 31A; US 41A
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nolensville Road
2
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Nolensville Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue South
4
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Ensley Boulevard
5
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
169 ft
·
2 sec
·
8th Avenue South
8
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
8th Avenue South
9
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
411 ft
·
15 sec
·
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue North
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 14.3 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 31A; US 41A / 2nd Avenue South
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A / 2nd Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S / 8th Avenue South
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S / 8th Avenue South
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Rosa L Parks Avenue
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
7th Avenue North
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.66 one way
$5.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Nashville, TN
Morning in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
9:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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 cooler 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily along Nolensville Pike, 4th Avenue South, and Ensley Boulevard to reach your destination. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, your focus will be on managing local traffic patterns and intersections. The lack of highway segments means you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that reflects the character of the local surface streets. It is a steady, rhythmic drive that moves you directly through the corridor connecting these two Tennessee communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Nolensville Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 14.3 miles in near US 31A; US 41A / 2nd Avenue South.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.3 miles (US 31A; US 41A / 2nd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S / 8th Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (Rosa L Parks Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
709 ft
434 ft
Total Climb
313 ft
Total Descent
379 ft
Highest Point
709 ft
~6.1 mi in
Elevation Range
275 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 17 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Nolensville Pike. 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 14.3 miles (US 31A; US 41A / 2nd Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles (US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S / 8th Avenue South): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.5 miles (Rosa L Parks Avenue): 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 Nashville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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