Jacksonville, Florida to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

499.8 miles 804.4 km · straight line
593.8 miles actual route 955.6 km · driving distance
11h 1min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Nashville?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Nashville is 499.8 miles (804.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.8 miles, taking about 11h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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, Florida to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 1min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 13min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 19min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Nashville

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM