Distance from Detroit to Nashville (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Nashville, Tennessee is 757 kilometers (470 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Detroit is located in the northern United States near the Great Lakes, while Nashville is situated in the southern United States, known for its vibrant music scene. The straight-line distance between them is 757 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Detroit at 192 meters above sea level and Nashville at 171 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Nashville covers approximately 860 km, passing through major highways such as I-75 S and I-65 S, traversing regions like Ohio and Kentucky before reaching Tennessee.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cincinnati, Louisville, Mammoth Cave National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Nashville crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and rural regions, with notable landmarks like the Ohio River and Mammoth Cave.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Nashville due to pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural events, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold.

Climate

Nashville generally experiences milder winters and hotter summers compared to Detroit, with more consistent rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Nashville offers a range of accessibility options, including public transport and accessible venues, similar to Detroit, providing ease for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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90 km/h
120 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Nashville, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 36.1659° N 86.7844° W

Elevation: 171 m (561 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA)
  • Smyrna Airport (MQY)
  • Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV)
  • Campbell AAF (Fort Campbell) Air Field (HOP)
  • Bowling Green Warren County Regional Airport (BWG)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Nashville

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Nashville to New York City 1,223 km
From Nashville to Los Angeles 2,865 km
From Nashville to Chicago 635 km
From Nashville to Houston 1,070 km
From Nashville to Phoenix 2,327 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and Nashville.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Dublin, Ireland Amsterdam, Netherlands 757 km
Reynosa, Mexico Tlalpan, Mexico 757 km
Reynosa, Mexico Dallas, United States 757 km
Moscow, Russia Kyiv, Ukraine 756 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Belfast, United Kingdom 758 km
Tijuana, Mexico Oakland, United States 759 km
Fort Worth, United States New Orleans, United States 755 km
San Diego, United States Sacramento, United States 760 km
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Reynosa, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 761 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Barcelona, Venezuela 761 km
Cali, Colombia Cuenca, Ecuador 753 km
Nashville, United States Kansas City, United States 761 km
Havana, Cuba Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 761 km
Valencia, Spain Lisbon, Portugal 762 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela 762 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Mesa, United States 762 km
Torreón, Mexico El Paso, United States 751 km
Reynosa, Mexico Coyoacán, Mexico 751 km

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