Distance from Nashville to Kansas City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Kansas City (KS) is 475 miles or 764 kilometers or 413 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Kansas City is 557 miles (897 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 82 miles or 133 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Kansas City is 475 miles or 764 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Kansas City, KS 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.

Nashville to Kansas City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Kansas City, KS

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Kansas City, Kansas is 557 miles or 897 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Kansas City, KS is 557 miles or 897 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Kansas City, Kansas.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Kansas City, Kansas is approximately 557 miles (897 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 Nashville, TN to Kansas City, KS

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Kansas City, KS?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Kansas City take?
Nashville and Kansas City are 10 hours 21 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 Kansas City

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

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Kansas City
2025-12-21, 08:36:15 EST2025-12-21, 08:36:15 EST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Kansas City Kansas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 557 mi 897 km 483.7 nmi
Straight line distance 475 mi 764 km 413 nmi
Difference 82 mi 133 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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Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 6' 51'' Longitude: W 94° 37' 38.9''
Latitude39.11417
Longitude-94.62746
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and Kansas City, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 41 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 0 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 35 minutes