Lowell to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

937 miles 1507.9 km · straight line
1100.6 miles actual route 1771.2 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Nashville?

The distance from Lowell to Nashville is 937 miles (1507.9 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1100.6 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts 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. 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 Lowell 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 Lowell to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $132–$385* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Nashville

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m 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 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM