Distance from Raleigh to Nashville by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Nashville (TN) is 456 miles or 734 kilometers or 396 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Nashville is 545 miles (878 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 89 miles or 144 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Nashville is 456 miles or 734 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Nashville, is Nashville International Airport (BNA).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Nashville?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Nashville, TN is 1 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Nashville Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Nashville, TN

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Nashville, Tennessee is 545 miles or 878 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Nashville, TN is 545 miles or 878 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Nashville, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Nashville, Tennessee is approximately 545 miles (878 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 Raleigh, NC to Nashville, TN

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Nashville, TN?
The total driving time is 10 hours, 14 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Nashville take?
Raleigh and Nashville are 10 hours 14 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 Raleigh and Nashville

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

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Nashville
2025-12-19, 14:02:48 EST2025-12-19, 14:02:48 EST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Nashville Tennessee, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 545 mi 878 km 473.28 nmi
Straight line distance 456 mi 734 km 396 nmi
Difference 89 mi 144 km 77 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
Nearest airports to Raleigh

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 43 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 51 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 27 minutes