Duluth, Minnesota to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

783.4 miles 1260.8 km · straight line
917.7 miles actual route 1476.9 km · driving distance
17h 12min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
158° SSE bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Nashville?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Nashville is 783.4 miles (1260.8 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSE of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 917.7 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 12min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 38min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 22min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Nashville

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM