How far is Bristol, TN from Nashville, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Bristol and Nashville is 257.33 miles (414.14 km).
Flight distance from Bristol, TN to Nashville, TN is 257.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Bristol to Nashville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee is: 291.95 miles (469.85 km) by car.
Driving from Bristol to Nashville will take approximately 04 hours 20 minutes.
#1 Bristol
City in Tennessee
| Population | 27142 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°35'42"N 82°11'19"W |
| Latitude | 36.5951100 |
| Longitude | -82.1887400 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.
| Population | 684410 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W |
| Latitude | 36.1658900 |
| Longitude | -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Nashville: (-86.784719,36.165773)
Estimated Travel Time Between Bristol and Nashville
The distance between Bristol and Nashville is 470 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bristol, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Bristol is 02:58:59, although it is 01:58:59 in Nashville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 43 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39 liters (10.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bristol and Nashville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bristol to Nashville is $32.35 (diesel $43.09).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $32.35 | $36.65 | $40.52 | $43.09 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bristol and Nashville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
