How far is Nashville, TN from Water Valley, MS?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Water Valley, MS is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Water Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Water Valley.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2546 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto George L Davis Boulevard
26 m · 1 sec · George L Davis Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2582 ft · 40 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
120.9 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Bolivar Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway
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Continue on Main Street
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Tennessee Street
1.1 km · 60 sec · Tennessee Street
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Continue straight
18 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
1638 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 South: Holly Springs
61 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Holly Springs
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue
688 ft · 17 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue
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Turn left onto South Craft Street
36.3 mi · 50 min · South Craft Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward MS 7 South: Water Valley
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 South: Water Valley
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Water Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
121 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Water Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Water Valley?
The road trip is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Nashville and 124.6 miles from Water Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Water Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Water Valley. Straight-line distance: 212.66 mi (342.25 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 Water Valley
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 34.1515000, -89.6314700 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Valley (-89.63147, 34.1515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $3.77 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.38 | $74.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
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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