Mesa to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1430 miles 2301.4 km · straight line
1625.3 miles actual route 2615.7 km · driving distance
28h 42min estimated drive time
$156 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Nashville?

The distance from Mesa to Nashville is 1430 miles (2301.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1625.3 miles, taking about 28h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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. 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 42min $156 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 26min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~37h 19min $195–$569* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Nashville

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 477 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 119 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM