Las Vegas to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1576.1 miles 2536.5 km · straight line
1790.5 miles actual route 2881.6 km · driving distance
31h 5min estimated drive time
$172 - $212 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Nashville?

The distance from Las Vegas to Nashville is 1576.1 miles (2536.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1790.5 miles, taking about 31h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 5min $172 - $212 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 18min $143–$269* Budget
Train ~40h 25min $215–$627* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Nashville

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM