Ames to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

546.5 miles 879.5 km · straight line
685.9 miles actual route 1103.9 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Ames from Nashville?

The distance from Ames to Nashville is 546.5 miles (879.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.9 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ames 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 Ames to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $82–$240* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Ames & Nashville

Quick Facts

Ames
42.03°N, 93.62°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM