Altoona to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.8 miles 876.7 km · straight line
680.6 miles actual route 1095.4 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Nashville?

The distance from Altoona to Nashville is 544.8 miles (876.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.6 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona 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 Altoona to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Nashville

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m 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 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM