How far is Nashville, TN from Falling Water, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 146 miles (234.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Falling Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Falling Water.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
126.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
1219 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dayton Pike
2129 ft · 38 sec · Dayton Pike
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Continue on Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Falling Water.
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 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
127 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Falling Water?
The road trip is about 146 miles (234.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 miles from Nashville and 72.9 miles from Falling Water.
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 37.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nashville and Falling Water, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nashville and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 108.65 mi (174.86 km).
#1 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.68 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $21.37 | $42.75 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
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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