Manhattan to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.3 miles 924.2 km · straight line
674.4 miles actual route 1085.3 km · driving distance
12h 31min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Nashville?

The distance from Manhattan to Nashville is 574.3 miles (924.2 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 674.4 miles, taking about 12h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 31min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 1min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 16min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Nashville

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM