Houston to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.5 miles 1071 km · straight line
779.6 miles actual route 1254.7 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Nashville?

The distance from Houston to Nashville is 665.5 miles (1071 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.6 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston 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 Houston to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $94–$273* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Nashville

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM