Distance from Nashville to Durham by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Durham (NC) is 441 miles or 709 kilometers or 383 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Durham is 522 miles (841 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 81 miles or 132 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Durham is 441 miles or 709 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Durham, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to Durham?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC is 1 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to Durham Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Durham, North Carolina is 522 miles or 841 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC is 522 miles or 841 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Durham, North Carolina.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Durham, North Carolina is approximately 522 miles (841 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Durham, NC?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Durham take?
Nashville and Durham are 9 hours 47 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 Durham

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Durham (NC) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Durham
2025-12-19, 03:54:21 EST2025-12-19, 03:54:21 EST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Durham North Carolina, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 522 mi 841 km 453.3 nmi
Straight line distance 441 mi 709 km 383 nmi
Difference 81 mi 132 km 70 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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Durham Details

Durham is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 58' 52.1'' Longitude: W 78° 54' 10.5''
Latitude35.98115
Longitude-78.90293
StateNorth Carolina
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and Durham, NC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 17 hours 31 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 8 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 11 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 8 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 5 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 0 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 34 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 11 minutes