Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Bluff, TN
Kelly
Nashville, TN
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If you are planning a quick commute from White Bluff to Nashville, you are looking at a manageable 31.3-mile trip. Expect to spend about 40 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will stay within familiar territory for the duration of the drive. This route serves as a practical, straightforward connection rather than a long-haul journey, providing you with plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 14.8 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 70 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Broadway Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Mc Crory Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Downtown Loop | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| McCrory Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Avenue North | 0.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff, TN and Nashville, TN.
Start on US 70
Continue on US 70
Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane
Continue on McCrory Lane
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40; I 65
Take the exit
Continue on 12th Avenue North
Turn left onto US 70
Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 70 / Charlotte Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in White Bluff on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Nashville on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will primarily navigate via Highway 70 and McCrory Lane, though the route features zero percent highway driving. Because there are no long stretches on the interstate, your longest uninterrupted stretch on Highway 70 is effectively zero miles. Expect a winding path that prioritizes local roads over high-speed transit, offering a different pace than a standard interstate grind. It is a technical, localized experience that demands your full attention as you transition between these two Tennessee towns.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US Highway 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in near I 40.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
503 ft
Highest Point
826 ft
Elevation Range
365 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from White Bluff, TN to Nashville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Huntsville along the way.
Huntsville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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