Distance from Nashville to St. Louis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Nashville (TN) to St. Louis (MO) is 253 miles or 407 kilometers or 220 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Nashville to St. Louis is 307 miles (495 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 54 miles or 88 km.

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Nashville and St. Louis is 253 miles or 407 km.
The nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA) and the nearest airport to St. Louis, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Nashville to St. Louis?

Flight time from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO is 0 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Nashville to St. Louis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to St. Louis, Missouri is 307 miles or 495 km.
The total driving distance from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO is 307 miles or 495 kilometers. Your trip begins in Nashville, Tennessee. It ends in St. Louis, Missouri.
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to St. Louis, Missouri is approximately 307 miles (495 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO

How long is the drive from Nashville, TN to St. Louis, MO?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Nashville to St. Louis take?
Nashville and St. Louis are 5 hours 39 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 St. Louis

Time difference between Nashville (TN) and St. Louis (MO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in NashvilleCurrent local time in St. Louis
2025-12-20, 03:15:45 EST2025-12-20, 03:15:45 EST
How Far is it Between Nashville Tennessee, USA and St. Louis Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 307 mi 495 km 266.6 nmi
Straight line distance 253 mi 407 km 220 nmi
Difference 54 mi 88 km 46 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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St. Louis Details

St. Louis is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 37' 38.2'' Longitude: W 90° 11' 52.4''
Latitude38.62727
Longitude-90.19789
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to St. Louis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Nashville, TN and St. Louis, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 10 hours 18 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 44 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 6 hours 52 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 11 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 37 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 9 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 45 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 7 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 38 minutes