Flight Time from Memphis to Nashville
The flight from Memphis to Nashville covers about 196 mi and takes roughly 52 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Memphis and Nashville are about 196 mi (316 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 239 mi (385 km), a drive of about 4 hr 17 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 52 min.
| Straight-line distance | 196 mi / 316 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 239 mi / 385 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 17 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 52 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 35.669, -88.427 |
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
Memphis to Nashville is about 196 mi (316 km) in a straight line, and roughly 239 mi (385 km) by road.