Origin
Brighton, TN
Evening in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, TN to Memphis, TN
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
237.6 mi
382 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 59m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 18m
8 PM
4h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, TN
Cintia Siqueira
Memphis, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Brighton, TN to Memphis, TN covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Market Street, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.8 miles from Brighton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 237.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Market Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 216.7 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 237.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 216.7 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.7 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
216.7 mi into trip
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~4h 26m in
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I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
223.7 mi into trip
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~4h 34m in
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I 40
Take the exit onto I 40 toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississip...
8
223.9 mi into trip
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~4h 34m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
6
235 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
237.1 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Brighton, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
223.7 mi in
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~4h 34m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 64 | 47.4 mi | 59m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Pulaski Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| West Cherry Avenue | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| I 40 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Highway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Howell Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Howell Hill Road
2
Turn left onto SR 275
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flintville Road
3
Turn left onto US 64
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Winchester Highway
4
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
5
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
6
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
7
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
8
Continue on US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
10
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
11
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
13
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
16
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
334 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
19
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 64
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Market Street
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Memphis
22
Merge onto I 40
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118.8 miles from Brighton, TN, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brighton, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brighton, TN
This is one driving day of about 237.6 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brighton, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Market Street for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.8 mi from Brighton, TN · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Brighton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
The final approach into Memphis, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Memphis, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.09 one way
$72.18 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.78 | $79.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.85 | $89.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.79 | $105.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95 | 1 | $33.26 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brighton, TN to Memphis, TN covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Market Street, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.8 miles from Brighton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 237.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 216.7 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.7 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Brighton, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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