Nashville to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.5 miles 931 km · straight line
719.3 miles actual route 1157.6 km · driving distance
13h 22min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from State College?

The distance from Nashville to State College is 578.5 miles (931 km) as the crow flies. State College is located NE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 719.3 miles, taking about 13h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and State College in Pennsylvania.

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 State College. 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 State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 22min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 2min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 23min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & State College

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM