Moving from Nashville, TN to El Paso, TX Your Complete Guide

1,517
Miles
27.6 hrs
Drive Time
I-40 West
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season

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Itemized Breakdown

Base cost (2 Bedroom)$3,800
Mileage (1,517 mi × $0.50)$759
Estimated Total$4,559

Cost of Living Comparison

Category
Nashville, TN
El Paso, TX
Cost of Living Index
105
82
Median Home Price
$420,000
$185,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$800/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$145
$145
Grocery Index
96
90

Best Stops Along the Way

Breaking up a 1,517-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Nashville, TN and El Paso, TX.

Louisville, KY

Home of the Kentucky Derby and the heart of bourbon country. A city with deep cultural roots and an award-winning food scene.

Kentucky Derby, bourbon distilleries, and Louisville Slugger Museum

Knoxville, TN

Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee. A lively college town with a revitalized downtown.

Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains, UT Volunteers, and Market Square

Birmingham, AL

Alabama's largest city with profound civil rights history and a booming food scene. Known as the Magic City for its rapid growth.

Civil Rights Institute, James Beard Award-winning restaurants, and Vulcan statue

State Transition Guide: TennesseeTexas

Moving from Tennessee to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.

Driver's License

Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas

Vehicle Registration

Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually

Things to Know About Texas

  • No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
  • Annual vehicle safety inspections required
  • Texas is the only state that was an independent republic

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive is approximately 1,517 miles via I-40 West, taking about 27.6 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 4 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.

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