Nashville to Sumter: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.8 miles 636.9 km · straight line
485 miles actual route 780.6 km · driving distance
9h 23min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Sumter?

The distance from Nashville to Sumter is 395.8 miles (636.9 km) as the crow flies. Sumter is located ESE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485 miles, taking about 9h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Sumter in South Carolina.

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 Sumter. 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 Sumter

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 23min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 16min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 55min $58–$170* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
Sumter
33.92°N, 80.34°W
America/New_York
52m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM