Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.8 miles 1012 km · straight line
753.7 miles actual route 1212.9 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Nashville?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Nashville is 628.8 miles (1012 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 753.7 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $90–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 210 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