If you are looking to get from Tracy City to Nashville, you are in for a 94.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 36 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have other plans in the city. Budgeting roughly $14 for fuel should cover your transit costs between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should expect a more hands-on driving experience. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between the quiet charm of Tracy City and the bustling energy of Nashville.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Tracy City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
81.3 mi
1h 29m
Tracy Road
5 mi
9m
Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.9 mi
<1m
4th Avenue South
0.9 mi
1m
2nd Avenue South
0.9 mi
1m
Lafayette Street
0.7 mi
1m
Railroad Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 81.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City, TN and Nashville, TN.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Railroad Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Pine Street
3
Turn left onto US 41
172 ft·5 sec·Colyar Street
4
Continue on US 41
5.0 mi·9 min·Tracy Road
5
Continue on US 41
0.2 mi·31 sec·Fairmont Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 41
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
7
Turn slight left
304 ft·13 sec
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
9
Merge onto I 24; US 64
81 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 24; US 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 53Toward I 440 West: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 440
0.9 mi·59 sec·Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 6Toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville PikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
363 ft·6 sec·Nolensville Pike
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi·1 min·4th Avenue South
15
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
0.2 mi·20 sec·Ensley Boulevard
16
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
0.9 mi·1 min·2nd Avenue South
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.7 mi·1 min·Lafayette Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
169 ft·2 sec·8th Avenue South
19
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
0.3 mi·40 sec·8th Avenue South
20
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
0.2 mi·34 sec·Rosa L Parks Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
0.2 mi·34 sec·Rosa L Parks Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
411 ft·15 sec·Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
0.2 mi·1 min·7th Avenue North
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning to avoid peak traffic hours in Nashville is always a smart move. Because there are no scheduled stops on this 94.9-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, keeping that $14 fuel estimate in mind. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, you might want to double-check your navigation apps before leaving Tracy City to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on Pine and Colyar Streets. Taking the drive at a steady pace will help you manage the technical sections of the route comfortably. Enjoy the freedom of a direct, one-day transit that gets you to your destination without the need for complex planning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47 miles from Tracy City, TN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tracy City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tracy City, TN
This is one driving day of about 94 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Tracy City, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 81.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 93.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip|~13m in|I 24; US 64
Merge onto I 24; US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 440 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
8
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
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 US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
7
90.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
93.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.70 one way
$29.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.14
$32.27
premium
$4.89
$18.09
$36.18
diesel
$5.61
$20.75
$41.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.87
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.23
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.16
$6.02
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Tracy City, TN
Late night
in Tracy City on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nashville, TN
Late night
in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
25 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
1h 53m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through Pine Street, Colyar Street, and Tracy Road to reach your destination. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, there is no long-distance, uninterrupted stretch; your longest segment on Pine Street is 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant adjustments and attention to the road ahead, making it a more active experience than a typical highway slog. Be prepared to stay alert behind the wheel as you transition through these local thoroughfares.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.3 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tracy Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near I 24; US 64.
Driving Effort5/10
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 94 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.9 miles (I 24; US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 94 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.3 miles on I 24. 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 6.9 miles (I 24; US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
