Driving from Louisville to Nashville
Nashville lies 249 km (155 mi) south of Louisville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 23 min without stops, over roughly 304 km (189 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Louisville | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 624,444 | 689,447 |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 40201–40299 | 37201–37250 |
Clocks in Nashville are 1 h behind Louisville right now, so a 3 h 23 min journey lands only 2 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Louisville to Nashville
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Staying in Nashville
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 823 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (345), and 16 are five-star. Across 284 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 256,127 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nashville from Louisville?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, south of Louisville; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from Louisville to Nashville by car?
About 3 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Louisville and Nashville?
Nashville is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Kentucky/Louisville).
Where can I stay in Nashville?
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.