Charleston, South Carolina to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.8 miles 731.9 km · straight line
550.5 miles actual route 885.9 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Nashville?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Nashville is 454.8 miles (731.9 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.5 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Nashville

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM