Abilene to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

781.7 miles 1258 km · straight line
844.6 miles actual route 1359.2 km · driving distance
14h 53min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Nashville?

The distance from Abilene to Nashville is 781.7 miles (1258 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 844.6 miles, taking about 14h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene 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 Abilene to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 53min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 52min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~19h 21min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Nashville

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM