Memphis, TN Road Trips

Drivers starting from Memphis, TN have 25 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 13-mile quick runs to 501-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Memphis, TN head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

70

Longest Drive

501.2 mi

Bluff City, TN

Quickest Drive

19m

Bartlett, TN

Plan Around Memphis, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Memphis, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bluff City, TN to Memphis, TN 501.2 mi · 9h 11m Rogersville, TN to Memphis, TN 455.2 mi · 8h 25m Newport, TN to Memphis, TN 439.9 mi · 8h 3m Bean Station, TN to Memphis, TN 438.1 mi · 6h 50m

Continue From Memphis, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Memphis, TN to Bluff City, TN 501 mi · 9h 11m Memphis, TN to Johnson City, TN 495.6 mi · 9h 5m Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN 421.9 mi · 7h 48m Memphis, TN to Knoxville, TN 391.2 mi · 5h 44m

Trips from Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN to Bluff City, TN

501 mi 9h 11m

Memphis, TN to Johnson City, TN

495.6 mi 9h 5m

Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN

421.9 mi 7h 48m

Memphis, TN to Knoxville, TN

391.2 mi 5h 44m

Memphis, TN to Benton, TN

382.1 mi 7h 10m

Memphis, TN to Altamont, TN

302.7 mi 5h 42m

Memphis, TN to Baxter, TN

283.1 mi 5h 13m

Memphis, TN to Lafayette, TN

279.2 mi 5h 10m

Memphis, TN to Decherd, TN

259.7 mi 5h 16m

Memphis, TN to Alexandria, TN

259.2 mi 4h 52m

Memphis, TN to Christiana, TN

247 mi 4h 34m

Memphis, TN to Brighton, TN

237.1 mi 4h 51m

Memphis, TN to Ardmore, TN

213.3 mi 4h 27m

Memphis, TN to Nashville, TN

212.1 mi 3h 54m

Memphis, TN to Clarksville, TN

206.9 mi 3h 26m

Memphis, TN to Smyrna, TN

126.8 mi 2h 40m

Memphis, TN to Adamsville, TN

105.9 mi 2h 13m

Memphis, TN to Humboldt, TN

96.3 mi 1h 51m

Driving from Memphis, TN

On average, trips departing from Memphis, TN run 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 58m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 501 miles (9h 11m), while the shortest is just 13 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Memphis, TN include Bluff City, TN (501 mi, 9h 11m), Johnson City, TN (495.6 mi, 9h 5m), Pigeon Forge, TN (421.9 mi, 7h 48m), Knoxville, TN (391.2 mi, 5h 44m), and Benton, TN (382.1 mi, 7h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 214-mile trip from Memphis, TN, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 mapped routes leaving Memphis, TN and 45 routes heading into Memphis, TN, covering 70 total connections. Distances range from 13 to 501 miles.

The longest mapped route from Memphis, TN covers 501 miles and takes approximately 9h 11m. Shorter options start at just 13 miles.

The average route from Memphis, TN runs about 214 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 214-mile trip from Memphis, TN costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Memphis, TN include Bluff City, TN, Johnson City, TN, Pigeon Forge, TN and Knoxville, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.