Distance from Nashville to Austin by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Austin (TX) is 752 miles or 1210 kilometers or 653 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Austin is 857 miles (1380 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 105 miles or 170 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Austin is 752 miles or 1210 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Austin, is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to Austin?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX is 1 hours 43 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Austin, Texas is 857 miles or 1380 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX is 857 miles or 1380 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Austin, Texas is approximately 857 miles (1380 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 13 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Austin take?
Nashville and Austin are 15 hours 13 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 Nashville and Austin

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Austin (TX) is 2 Hours.
Austin time is 2 Hours behind Nashville.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Austin
2026-03-18, 21:17:23 EDT2026-03-18, 19:17:23 MDT
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Austin Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 857 mi 1380 km 744.22 nmi
Straight line distance 752 mi 1210 km 653 nmi
Difference 105 mi 170 km 91 nmi

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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Austin Details

Austin is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 30° 18' 4.2'' Longitude: W 97° 45' 9.7''
Latitude30.30116
Longitude-97.7527
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Austin

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and Austin, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 45 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 22 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 16 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 30 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 8 minutes