Distance from Nashville to Washington (United States)

The distance between Nashville, Tennessee and Washington, District of Columbia is 913 kilometers (567 miles).

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Nashville is located in the southeastern United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated in the northeastern part of the country, both cities are connected by various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 913 kilometers, heading east.

Nashville is situated at an altitude of 171 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Nashville to Washington, D.C. follows I-40 E and I-81 N, passing through Knoxville and Roanoke, offering a scenic drive through the Appalachian region before reaching the capital.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Parkway.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Nashville to Washington, D.C. crosses diverse landscapes, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley, with historical landmarks along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Washington, D.C. due to pleasant temperatures and vibrant cultural events, while summer offers numerous festivals.

Climate

Washington, D.C. experiences more pronounced seasonal changes compared to Nashville, with colder winters and hotter, humid summers.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, making it more navigable for visitors compared to Nashville.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

Other distances from Nashville

Distance 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

Other distances from Washington

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

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