Ithaca to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

699.4 miles 1125.6 km · straight line
845.4 miles actual route 1360.5 km · driving distance
16h 4min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Nashville?

The distance from Ithaca to Nashville is 699.4 miles (1125.6 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SW of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.4 miles, taking about 16h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Ithaca in New York 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. 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. 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 4min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 17min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 53min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Nashville

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM