Origin
Green Hill, TN
Afternoon in Green Hill on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Trip from Green Hill, TN to Memphis, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 5m
★
6 AM
4h 18m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Hill, TN
Sergio Zhukov
Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
This drive from Green Hill, TN to Memphis, TN covers 229.7 miles and should take about 4 hours and 17 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable one-day trip. You'll be spending 96% of your time on highways, so expect a straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $36. Given its focus on major roadways, this trip is ideal for a single day's travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The route predominantly stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience.
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
114.8 miles from Green Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 229.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter a 220.1-mile stretch primarily on I-40, which means you can settle in for a long, uninterrupted cruise for most of the journey. While the main roads are listed as I-40, Tulip Grove Road, and Downtown Loop, the vast majority is interstate driving. Expect a consistent pace and minimal deviations from the fast-lane experience for the bulk of your travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 220.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tulip Grove Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near SR 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 229.7 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 5.8 miles (SR 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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SR 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto SR 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
13.5 mi into trip
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~18m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
15.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
8
216 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
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
8
229.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Green Hill, TN and Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Louisville and Little Rock.
Louisville
16.7 mi in
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~23m
|
via I 40
Little Rock
215.9 mi in
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~4h
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 220.1 mi | 4h 1m |
| Tulip Grove Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Lebanon Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Central Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lebanon Pike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 220.1 mi, about 4h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Hill, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Santa Fe Trail
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
Santa Fe Trail
2
Turn right onto US 70
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lebanon Road
3
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lebanon Pike
4
Turn left onto Tulip Grove Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Tulip Grove Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 265
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Central Pike
Use the left lane.
6
Turn sharp left onto SR 45
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
8
Merge onto I 40
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
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
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour and 17-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Green Hill to beat any potential traffic, especially as you approach Memphis. With the longest stretch covering over 220 miles on I-40, plan for one comfortable rest stop about halfway through to stretch your legs. The $36 fuel cost is a good estimate, but checking local prices before you depart is always wise. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you get closer to Memphis, as services can sometimes be more spread out on interstate stretches.
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 114.8 miles from Green Hill, TN, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.1 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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 30m
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 Green Hill, 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 Green Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Green Hill, 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 I 40 for about 220.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.8 mi from Green Hill, TN · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.8 miles from Green Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 220.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.91 one way
$71.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.20 | $88.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
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: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon in Memphis on Friday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 17m 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 Green Hill, TN to Memphis, TN covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Tulip Grove Road, Downtown Loop. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.8 miles from Green Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.91 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 17 significant decision points across 229.7 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 5.8 miles (SR 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Green Hill, TN and Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Louisville and Little Rock.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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