Charlottesville to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

475.3 miles 765 km · straight line
545.4 miles actual route 877.8 km · driving distance
10h 0min estimated drive time
$52 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Nashville?

The distance from Charlottesville to Nashville is 475.3 miles (765 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 545.4 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 0min $52 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 0min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~9h 30min $65–$191* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Nashville

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM