How far is Decatur, TN from Nashville, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Decatur and Nashville is 120.41 miles (193.79 km).
Flight distance from Decatur, TN to Nashville, TN is 120.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Decatur to Nashville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Decatur, Tennessee to Nashville, Tennessee is: 161.44 miles (259.81 km) by car.
Driving from Decatur to Nashville will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Decatur
Human settlement in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1663 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°30'53"N 84°47'25"W |
| Latitude | 35.5147900 |
| Longitude | -84.7902200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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 Decatur and Nashville
The distance between Decatur and Nashville is 260 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 53 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 Decatur, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Decatur is 07:46:15, although it is 06:46:15 in Nashville.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.56 liters (5.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Decatur and Nashville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Decatur to Nashville is $17.89 (diesel $23.83).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $17.89 | $20.27 | $22.4 | $23.83 |
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 Decatur and Nashville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Decatur 42.57 miles (69 km)
Driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Decatur 375.92 miles (605 km)
Driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Decatur 122.8 miles (198 km)
