How far is Three Forks, TN from Winchester, TN?

The driving distance from Three Forks, TN to Winchester, TN is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.54 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.24 mi
14.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.24 mi
Kilometers
14.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.97 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Three Forks
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Forks
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Winchester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Three Forks
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Decherd
TN

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Three Forks
5.3 mi
00h 08m
To Winchester
5.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Winchester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Winchester.

  1. 1

    Start on Keith Springs Mountain Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Keith Springs Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Keith Springs Mountain Road

    2.2 mi · 8 min · Keith Springs Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Keith Springs Mountain Road

    40 m · 10 sec · Keith Springs Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Rowe Gap Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward David Crockett Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · David Crockett Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto David Crockett Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    2071 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward South College Street

    63 m · 7 sec · South College Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    56 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Forks and Winchester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rowe Gap Road
5.26 mi · 50%
Keith Springs Mountain Road
3.64 mi · 34%
David Crockett Highway
1.09 mi · 10%
1st Avenue Southwest
0.39 mi · 4%
South College Street
0.04 mi
South Jefferson Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rowe Gap Road

Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road

5.26 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Decherd
00h 08m from Three Forks
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Winchester?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Decherd is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Three Forks and 5.3 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Three Forks and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Winchester.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 9.24 mi (14.87 km).

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#1 Three Forks

Three Forks is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0523100, -86.1061000
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Winchester

#2 Winchester

City in Tennessee, USA

Population9,097
Coordinates35.1859200, -86.1122100
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Keith Springs Mountain Road (-86.106177, 35.052259)
End: South Jefferson Street (-86.112023, 35.186023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.79
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.40 $2.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.65 $1.72 $3.44
Diesel $5.30 $1.96 $3.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Forks and Winchester. The current time is 06:53:38.

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