Distance from Nashville to Modesto by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to Modesto (CA) is 1883 miles or 3030 kilometers or 1635 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to Modesto is 2224 miles (3580 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 341 miles or 550 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and Modesto is 1883 miles or 3030 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to Modesto, is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to Modesto?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA is 4 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to Modesto Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Modesto, California is 2224 miles or 3580 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA is 2224 miles or 3580 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in Modesto, California.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Modesto, California is approximately 2224 miles (3580 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 38 to 39 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to Modesto, CA?
The total driving time is 38 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to Modesto take?
Nashville and Modesto are 38 hours 53 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 Modesto

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and Modesto (CA) is 3 Hours.
Modesto time is 3 Hours behind Nashville.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in Modesto
2025-12-19, 04:29:50 EST2025-12-19, 01:29:50 PST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and Modesto California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2224 mi 3580 km 1931.32 nmi
Straight line distance 1883 mi 3030 km 1635 nmi
Difference 341 mi 550 km 296 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
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Modesto Details

Modesto is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 38' 20.8'' Longitude: W 120° 59' 48.8''
Latitude37.6391
Longitude-120.99688
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and Modesto, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 74 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 55 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 49 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 44 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 40 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 37 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 34 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 31 hours 57 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 29 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 27 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 26 hours 19 minutes