Baton Rouge to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.4 miles 755.4 km · straight line
588.9 miles actual route 947.7 km · driving distance
10h 41min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
32° NNE bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Nashville?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Nashville is 469.4 miles (755.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NNE of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.9 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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. 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 41min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 49min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~10h 9min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baton Rouge & Nashville

Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM