How far is Water Valley, MS from Nashville, TN?
The driving distance from Water Valley, MS to Nashville, TN is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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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 Water Valley and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Water Valley and Nashville.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Oxford
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Oxford
36.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto West Van Dorn Avenue
688 ft · 19 sec · West Van Dorn Avenue
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Turn left onto North Memphis Street
2 mi · 4 min · North Memphis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.7 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MS 7 North: Michigan City
61 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MS 7 North: Michigan City
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1638 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
18 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Tennessee Street
1 km · 58 sec · Tennessee Street
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Take the ramp slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Market Street
1.1 km · 52 sec · West Market Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
20.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Highland Avenue
1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Church Street
150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto South Cumberland Street
590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street
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Merge slight left onto East Chester Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street
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Turn right onto Whitehall Street
4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
120.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
3052 ft · 47 sec · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Charlotte Avenue, Demonbreun Street
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on 12th Avenue North
61 m · 12 sec · 12th Avenue North
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Turn left onto Charlotte Avenue
100 m · 8 sec · Charlotte Avenue
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Continue on Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
2784 ft · 1 min · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
1260 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Water Valley and Nashville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Whitehall Street
Merge slight left
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Water Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Water Valley to Nashville?
The road trip is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 124.3 miles from Water Valley and 124.4 miles from Nashville.
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 36.1 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 6:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Water Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nashville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Water Valley and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 212.66 mi (342.25 km).
#1 Water Valley
City in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
| Population | 3,221 |
| Coordinates | 34.1515000, -89.6314700 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Nashville (-86.78444, 36.16589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.61 | $81.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
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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