How far is Nashville, TN from Whiteville, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Whiteville, TN is about 163 miles (262.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Whiteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Whiteville.
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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
9.1 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Turn right
857 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
13.3 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
962 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Whiteville.
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 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 Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Whiteville?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Nashville and 81.6 miles from Whiteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nashville and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 144.75 mi (232.95 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 Whiteville
Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,449 |
| Coordinates | 35.3264700, -89.1495100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $3.77 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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