Nashville to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.2 miles 845.2 km · straight line
613.5 miles actual route 987.4 km · driving distance
11h 16min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Nashville to Richmond, Virginia is 525.2 miles (845.2 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.5 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville and Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 16min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 31min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~14h 39min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM