Lakeland to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.3 miles 1011.1 km · straight line
695.4 miles actual route 1119.1 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
335° NNW bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Nashville?

The distance from Lakeland to Nashville is 628.3 miles (1011.1 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NNW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.4 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lakeland 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 Lakeland to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM