Distance from Cincinnati to Nashville
How far is it from Cincinnati to Nashville? About 239 mi in a straight line and 292 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cincinnati and Nashville are about 239 mi (385 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 292 mi (470 km), a drive of about 5 hr 13 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 239 mi / 385 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 292 mi / 470 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 13 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.652, -85.672 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cincinnati to Nashville is about 239 mi (385 km) in a straight line, and roughly 292 mi (470 km) by road.