Nashville to Staunton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446 miles 717.7 km · straight line
511.6 miles actual route 823.3 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Staunton?

The distance from Nashville to Staunton is 446 miles (717.7 km) as the crow flies. Staunton is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 511.6 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Staunton in Virginia.

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. 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 Staunton. 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 Staunton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Staunton

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Staunton
38.15°N, 79.07°W
America/New_York
432m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM