Dallas, Texas to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

616.2 miles 991.7 km · straight line
664.2 miles actual route 1068.9 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Nashville?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Nashville is 616.2 miles (991.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.2 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~15h 11min $80–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Nashville

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM