Kansas City to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Nashville?
The distance from Kansas City to Nashville is 472.2 miles (760 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.5 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.7 times to circle the Earth's equator