Albuquerque to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1116.4 miles 1796.7 km · straight line
1222.1 miles actual route 1966.7 km · driving distance
21h 10min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Nashville?

The distance from Albuquerque to Nashville is 1116.4 miles (1796.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1222.1 miles, taking about 21h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 10min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 24min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~27h 31min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Nashville

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 372 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM