Minneapolis to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Minneapolis from Nashville?

The distance from Minneapolis to Nashville is 697.1 miles (1121.9 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SSE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.8 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota 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 Minneapolis 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.