Lincoln, Nebraska to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.9 miles 1005.6 km · straight line
752 miles actual route 1210.2 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Nashville?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Nashville is 624.9 miles (1005.6 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM