Ann Arbor to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

452.7 miles 728.5 km · straight line
519.4 miles actual route 835.9 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Nashville?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Nashville is 452.7 miles (728.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 519.4 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Nashville

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM