Austin, Texas to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.5 miles 1211 km · straight line
858.2 miles actual route 1381.2 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Nashville?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Nashville is 752.5 miles (1211 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.2 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Nashville

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM