Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
328 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Dunlap, TN to Memphis, TN covers 328 miles and takes about 5h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 8, Harrison Ferry Road, Beersheba Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.70 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
164 miles from Dunlap, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 2m drive with frequent turns across 328 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 8 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrison Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beersheba Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Colville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chancery Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Morford Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap, TN and Memphis, TN.
Start on Rankin Avenue
Take the ramp right
Continue straight
Turn left onto State Highway 8
Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
Continue on East Colville Street
Turn right onto South Chancery Street
Turn left onto West Morford Street
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Nashville Highway
Continue on McMinnville Highway
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on John Bragg Highway
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
Turn left onto South Church Street
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
Continue on North 2nd Street
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dunlap, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dunlap, TN
This is one driving day of about 328 miles and 5h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164 mi from Dunlap, TN · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 164 miles from Dunlap, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$48.70 one way
$97.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $54.92 | $109.84 |
| premium | $4.65 | $60.10 | $120.20 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $68.49 | $136.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.44 | $15.74 |
| Efficient EV | 82 | 0 | $28.70 | $13.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.2 | 1 | $45.92 | $20.99 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Dunlap on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Memphis on Saturday
Local time
6:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Franklin, TN
164 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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