Madisonville to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.8 miles 144.5 km · straight line
104.9 miles actual route 168.8 km · driving distance
1h 57min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Madisonville from Nashville?

The distance from Madisonville to Nashville is 89.8 miles (144.5 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSE of Madisonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.9 miles, taking about 1h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Madisonville in Kentucky and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madisonville 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 Madisonville to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 57min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 20min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~1h 51min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madisonville & Nashville

Quick Facts

Madisonville
37.33°N, 87.50°W
America/Chicago
144m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM