Montreal to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

943 miles 1517.6 km · straight line
1086.7 miles actual route 1748.9 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
CAD 176 - CAD 217 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Montreal from Nashville?

The distance from Montreal to Nashville is 943 miles (1517.6 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located SW of Montreal. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1086.7 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Montreal is in Quebec, Canada, while Nashville is in Tennessee, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Montreal 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 Montreal to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min CAD 176 - CAD 217 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $130–$380* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montreal & Nashville

Quick Facts

Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m 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 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM