How far is Falling Water, TN from Nashville, TN?

The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to Nashville, TN is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.25 mi
02h 24m
Flight
108.65 mi
174.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.65 mi
Kilometers
174.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.25 mi
Kilometers
238.59 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Fri, Nov 6, 4:05 PM CST
Return by in Falling Water
Fri, Nov 6, 7:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falling Water
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Nashville
Fri, Nov 6, 5:05 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falling Water
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Falling Water
73.2 mi
01h 12m
To Nashville
75.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Falling Water and Nashville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and Nashville.

  1. 1

    Start on Roberts Mill Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Roberts Mill Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    741 ft · 15 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    1175 ft · 23 sec · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 27 South: Chattanooga

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    1.5 km · 60 sec · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike

    1344 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Nolensville Pike

    111 m · 6 sec · Nolensville Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue South

  14. 14

    Continue on Ensley Boulevard

    1201 ft · 20 sec · Ensley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.4 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Lafayette Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stix Roundabout

    52 m · 3 sec · 8th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto 8th Avenue South

    1612 ft · 40 sec · 8th Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1212 ft · 35 sec · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue

    1013 ft · 34 sec · Rosa L Parks Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

    125 m · 16 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue North

    1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falling Water and Nashville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
127 mi · 85%
US 27 South
12.6 mi · 9%
Roberts Mill Road
1 mi · 1%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
0.93 mi · 1%
4th Avenue South
0.92 mi · 1%
2nd Avenue South
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 12m from Falling Water
Leave By
1:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falling Water and Mostly Clear near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falling Water to Nashville?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Falling Water and 75.1 miles from Nashville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.26 one way or $38.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Falling Water and Nashville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falling Water and Mostly Clear near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falling Water and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 108.65 mi (174.86 km).

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#1 Falling Water

Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2031200, -85.2535700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Nashville

#2 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.

Population684,410
Coordinates36.1658900, -86.7844400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Roberts Mill Road (-85.253675, 35.203061)
End: (-86.784719, 36.165773)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $19.26
Round trip
$38.51
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.26 $38.51
Mid-grade $4.15 $21.70 $43.41
Premium $4.56 $23.86 $47.73
Diesel $5.90 $30.84 $61.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Falling Water, TN and Nashville, TN. The current time in Falling Water is 14:40:44, although it is 13:40:44 in Nashville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.