Nashville to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1442.9 miles 2322.2 km · straight line
1637.4 miles actual route 2635.1 km · driving distance
28h 55min estimated drive time
$158 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Phoenix?

The distance from Nashville to Phoenix is 1442.9 miles (2322.2 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1637.4 miles, taking about 28h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Nashville and Phoenix. 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 Nashville to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 55min $158 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 42min $131–$246* Budget
Train ~37h 36min $196–$573* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM