Morgantown to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

442.4 miles 711.9 km · straight line
542.2 miles actual route 872.6 km · driving distance
9h 59min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Morgantown from Nashville?

The distance from Morgantown to Nashville is 442.4 miles (711.9 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WSW of Morgantown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 542.2 miles, taking about 9h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Morgantown in West Virginia and Nashville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Morgantown 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 Morgantown to Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 59min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 59min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 29min $65–$190* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morgantown & Nashville

Quick Facts

Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM