Nashville to Lakeland by train
Lakeland lies 1,011 km (629 mi) south-east of Nashville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 41 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,234 km (767 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Nashville | Lakeland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,447 | 104,401 |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Nashville Union Station, Riverfront station, Donelson station | Lakeland station |
| Postal codes | 37201–37250 | 33801–33815 |
Clocks in Lakeland are 1 h ahead of Nashville right now, so a 13 h 41 min journey lands 14 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Lakeland from Nashville?
1,011 km (629 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Nashville; by road roughly 1,234 km (767 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nashville to Lakeland by train?
About 13 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nashville and Lakeland?
Lakeland is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.