Athens, Alabama to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

94.6 miles 152.2 km · straight line
99.7 miles actual route 160.5 km · driving distance
1h 53min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Athens, Alabama from Nashville?

The distance from Athens, Alabama to Nashville is 94.6 miles (152.2 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located N of Athens, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 99.7 miles, taking about 1h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Alabama in Alabama and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Alabama 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 Athens, Alabama to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 53min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 16min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 47min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Alabama & Nashville

Quick Facts

Athens, Alabama
34.80°N, 86.97°W
America/Chicago
220m 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 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 263.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM