Nashville to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Nashville from Washington DC?
The distance from Nashville to Washington DC is 566.3 miles (911.3 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 664.9 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.
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 Washington DC. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 189 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator