Distance from Kansas City to Nashville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Nashville (TN) is 472 miles or 759 kilometers or 410 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Nashville is 554 miles (892 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 82 miles or 133 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Nashville is 472 miles or 759 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Nashville?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN is 1 hours 5 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Nashville Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Nashville, TN
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Nashville, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Nashville, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Nashville, Tennessee is 554 miles or 892 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN is 554 miles or 892 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Nashville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Nashville, Tennessee is approximately 554 miles (892 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 10 to 11 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Nashville, TN?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 16 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Nashville take?
Kansas City and Nashville are 10 hours 16 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Nashville

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Nashville (TN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Nashville
2025-12-19, 22:16:29 EST2025-12-19, 22:16:29 EST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Nashville Tennessee, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Nashville, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 554 mi 892 km 481.09 nmi
Straight line distance 472 mi 759 km 410 nmi
Difference 82 mi 133 km 71 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Nashville Details

Nashville is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 8.9'' Longitude: W 86° 47' 5.2''
Latitude36.16913
Longitude-86.78479
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Nashville

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Nashville, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 33 minutes