Arlington Heights to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.5 miles 667 km · straight line
493.4 miles actual route 794.1 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
171° S bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Nashville?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Nashville is 414.5 miles (667 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located S of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.4 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Nashville

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM