Cookeville to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

71.4 miles 114.9 km · straight line
79.2 miles actual route 127.5 km · driving distance
1h 32min estimated drive time
$8 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
270° W bearing direction

How far is Cookeville from Nashville?

The distance from Cookeville to Nashville is 71.4 miles (114.9 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located W of Cookeville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 79.2 miles, taking about 1h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cookeville and Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cookeville to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 32min $8 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 50min $6–$12* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Cookeville & Nashville

Quick Facts

Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 348.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM