Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Steeple Chase Farms, TN
Jessa Leigh
Nolensville to Steeple Chase Farms is 19.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Old Hickory Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's primarily a surface road drive, meaning you'll be navigating local streets rather than high-speed highways. This makes it a good option for a quick, straightforward drive when you don't have a lot of time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 11 mi | 17m |
| Nolensville Pike | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Nolensville Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Vaughn Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Steeplechase Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Horseshoe Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nolensville, TN and Steeple Chase Farms, TN.
Start on US 31A; US 41A
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
Turn left onto TN 254
Turn left onto Vaughn Road
Turn right onto Steeplechase Lane
Turn left onto Horseshoe Lane
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Vaughn Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Steeplechase Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Horseshoe Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| premium | $5.26 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Nolensville on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Steeple Chase Farms on Tuesday
Local time
1:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
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.
You'll be on surface roads for the entire 19.1 miles, with no highway driving involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on Old Hickory Boulevard. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections for the majority of this drive. This profile suggests a more local cruising experience rather than high-speed travel.
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 7.2 miles in near TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles (TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles (Vaughn Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Steeplechase Lane): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
282 ft
Total Descent
305 ft
Highest Point
751 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
185 ft
Founded 1797
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.1 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 (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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