Jacksonville, Illinois to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.1 miles 499 km · straight line
392.5 miles actual route 631.6 km · driving distance
7h 18min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Nashville?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Nashville is 310.1 miles (499 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SE of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.5 miles, taking about 7h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois 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. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 18min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 46min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 56min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Nashville

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM