Madison, Wisconsin to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

497.3 miles 800.4 km · straight line
596.6 miles actual route 960.1 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Nashville?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Nashville is 497.3 miles (800.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSE of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.6 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $48–$89* Budget
Train ~14h 38min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Nashville

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM