Nashville to Atlanta Fuel Cost
Driving distance and fuel cost for a trip from Nashville, TN to Atlanta, GA: 246.9 miles (397.3 km) one way. Use the calculator below with your own vehicle and fuel price.
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Average Consumption (5.5 - 8.5 L/100km)- Total Fuel Needed (for this trip)
- 8.23 US gallons (31.2 liters total)
- Total Fuel Cost (for this trip)
- $12.34
- Cost breakdown per distance unit
- $0.050 per mile • $0.031 per km
Fuel economy in every unit
- L/100km
- 7.8
- MPG US
- 30.0
- MPG UK
- 36.0
- km/L
- 12.8
Cost by vehicle type
One way trip cost at $1.50 per US gallon (placeholder price), using one representative vehicle from each category in the 30 vehicle dataset tracked on this site.
| Category | Vehicle | Combined | Fuel needed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Hyundai Elantra | 34 MPG | 7.3 US gallons | $10.89 |
| Midsize Sedan | Nissan Altima | 31 MPG | 8.0 US gallons | $11.95 |
| Compact SUV | Toyota RAV4 | 30 MPG | 8.2 US gallons | $12.34 |
| Midsize SUV | Chevrolet Traverse | 23 MPG | 10.7 US gallons | $16.10 |
| Truck | Ford F-150 | 21 MPG | 11.8 US gallons | $17.64 |
| Hybrid | Honda CR-V Hybrid | 40 MPG | 6.2 US gallons | $9.26 |
| Electric | Tesla Model Y | 120 MPGe | 2.1 US gallons | $3.09 |
About this route & highway corridor
At 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and approximately 4.7 hours of continuous driving via Interstate 75 North to Interstate 24 West, Nashville to Atlanta represents an easy single-day journey or weekend road trip. Because driving takes place predominantly at sustained highway speeds, overall fuel consumption tracks closer to your vehicle's official highway EPA rating.
Heading southeast toward Atlanta, descending Monteagle Mountain provides extended coasting. Plan fuel stops in Tennessee or Northwest Georgia (Dalton, Calhoun) before reaching congested Atlanta perimeter highways. This route traverses Rolling Georgia piedmont, crossing Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, and climbing Monteagle Mountain on I-24.. Toll considerations: Toll-free route.
This trip crosses state lines from TN into GA. Fuel taxes and wholesale supply costs can shift pump prices by 40 to 80 cents per gallon between states. Comparing regional fuel price benchmarks before departure allows you to plan your major fill-ups where prices are lowest. Fuel up in Dalton, GA or Chattanooga, TN for competitive pump prices away from big city centers.
With a total distance of 247 miles, almost all modern passenger cars and SUVs can cover the Nashville to Atlanta route on a single full tank of fuel.
Plan on roughly 1 to 2 rest or refueling stops along the Nashville to Atlanta drive. To maximize fuel economy, maintain steady speeds between 65 and 70 mph; aerodynamic drag causes fuel consumption to increase by roughly 10% for every 5 mph driven over 65 mph.
Distance and driving time source: OpenStreetMap Nominatim geocoding and OSRM driving routing. Last updated July 24, 2026.
Gas Prices & Fuel Planning for Nashville to Atlanta
Fuel prices vary along this driving corridor. Check current average fuel benchmarks at both ends of your trip to plan the most economical fill-ups:
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Atlanta to Nashville Trip CostFrequently asked questions
The standard highway driving route from Nashville to Atlanta covers 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and takes approximately 4.7 hours in typical traffic conditions, traveling primarily via Interstate 75 North to Interstate 24 West.
Divide the trip distance of 246.9 miles by your car's combined MPG rating to find the gallons of fuel required, then multiply by the average pump price along your route. For example, a 30 MPG vehicle will burn roughly 8.2 gallons of fuel.
Toll-free route. Terrain notes: Rolling Georgia piedmont, crossing Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, and climbing Monteagle Mountain on I-24..
Fuel up in Dalton, GA or Chattanooga, TN for competitive pump prices away from big city centers.
With a total distance of 247 miles, almost all modern passenger cars and SUVs can cover the Nashville to Atlanta route on a single full tank of fuel.
The physical road distance is identical in both directions. However, fuel costs may vary depending on where you purchase gas, as state fuel tax rates and prevailing winds (such as headwinds when driving west) can slightly influence consumption and spending.