Detroit to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from Nashville?
The distance from Detroit to Nashville is 470.6 miles (757.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 530.3 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.9 times to circle the Earth's equator