Harrisonburg to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.5 miles 744.3 km · straight line
535.6 miles actual route 862 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from Nashville?

The distance from Harrisonburg to Nashville is 462.5 miles (744.3 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.6 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia 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 Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & Nashville

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m 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 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM