How far is Whitwell, TN from Fayetteville, TN?
The driving distance from Whitwell, TN to Fayetteville, TN is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitwell and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitwell and Fayetteville.
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Start on East Spring Street
23 m · 8 sec · East Spring Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
15 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1224 ft · 28 sec · College Street East
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Turn left onto Main Avenue South
24 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitwell and Fayetteville.
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.
South Main Street
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Whitwell and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitwell to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Sewanee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Whitwell and 42.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.63 one way or $23.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitwell and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitwell and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 59.48 mi (95.72 km).
#1 Whitwell
Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2014600, -85.5191300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 7,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.1520300, -86.5705500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-86.57055, 35.15203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.90 | $11.63 | $23.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.89 | $35.77 |
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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