Flagstaff to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1393.5 miles 2242.7 km · straight line
1541.9 miles actual route 2481.4 km · driving distance
26h 33min estimated drive time
$148 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 18min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Nashville?

The distance from Flagstaff to Nashville is 1393.5 miles (2242.7 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1541.9 miles, taking about 26h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 18min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 33min $148 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 52min $123–$231* Budget
Train ~34h 31min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Nashville

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 465 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM