How far is Fayetteville, TN from Whitwell, TN?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to Whitwell, TN is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Whitwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Whitwell.
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Start on Main Avenue South
24 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue South
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Turn right onto College Street East
1224 ft · 21 sec · College Street East
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
20.6 mi · 24 min · I 24;US 64
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 28: Jasper, Dunlap
1577 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Whitwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24
Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
20.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Whitwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Whitwell?
The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Sewanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Fayetteville and 41.8 miles from Whitwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Whitwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Whitwell. Straight-line distance: 59.48 mi (95.72 km).
#1 Fayetteville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 7,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.1520300, -86.5705500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitwell
Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2014600, -85.5191300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitwell (-85.51913, 35.20146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $14.04 | $28.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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