Downers Grove to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.6 miles 636.7 km · straight line
481.3 miles actual route 774.5 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
170° S bearing direction

How far is Downers Grove from Nashville?

The distance from Downers Grove to Nashville is 395.6 miles (636.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located S of Downers Grove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 481.3 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Downers Grove in Illinois 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Downers Grove & Nashville

Quick Facts

Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM