Durham, North Carolina to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

440.2 miles 708.5 km · straight line
521.5 miles actual route 839.3 km · driving distance
9h 43min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Nashville?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Nashville is 440.2 miles (708.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located W of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 521.5 miles, taking about 9h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 43min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 40min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 14min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Nashville

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM