Distance from Louisville to Nashville by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Louisville (KY) to Nashville (TN) is 155 miles or 249 kilometers or 135 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Louisville to Nashville is 173 miles (280 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 18 miles or 31 km.

Louisville to Nashville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN

The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee is 173 miles or 280 km.
The total driving distance from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN is 173 miles or 280 kilometers. Your trip begins in Louisville, Kentucky. It ends in Nashville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee is approximately 173 miles (280 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN

How long is the drive from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 12 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Louisville to Nashville take?
Louisville and Nashville are 3 hours 12 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Louisville and Nashville

Time difference between Louisville (KY) and Nashville (TN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Louisville	Current local time in Nashville
2025-12-19, 22:16:29 EST	2025-12-19, 22:16:29 EST

How Far is it Between Louisville Kentucky, USA and Nashville Tennessee, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	173 mi	280 km	150.23 nmi
Straight line distance	155 mi	249 km	135 nmi
Difference	18 mi	31 km	15 nmi

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