Miami to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.3 miles 1315.3 km · straight line
907.8 miles actual route 1460.9 km · driving distance
16h 40min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Nashville?

The distance from Miami to Nashville is 817.3 miles (1315.3 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 907.8 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 40min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 0min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 40min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Nashville

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM