Drive or Fly: Murfreesboro, TN to New South Memphis, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BNA–MEM. At 241 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
4h 32m
Distance
241.5 mi
Total Cost
$89
CO2
98 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 14m
26m in the air
Air Distance
213 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
54 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BNA and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 4h 32m | 3h 14m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $89 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 98 kg CO2 | 54 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, I 840, I 240
via US 64, US 412, US 64 Business
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Murfreesboro, TN to New South Memphis, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.