Origin
Greenbrier, TN
Afternoon in Greenbrier on Friday
Local time
1:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
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Trip from Greenbrier, 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
3h 55m
Distance
200.8 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 43m
★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenbrier, TN
Kelly
Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Greenbrier to Memphis? This 200.8-mile drive will take you about 3 hours and 55 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day adventure. You'll spend most of your time on I-40, with a small portion on SR 49 and Center Avenue as you enter Memphis. With a highway share of 95%, expect a straightforward, efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $31, which is quite reasonable for this distance. Given the relatively short duration and focus on major highways, this route is ideal for a single-day trip without needing an overnight stop. You'll stay within the Southeast region throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
100.4 miles from Greenbrier, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 200.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like I-40. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 165.6 miles on I-40, which means consistent speeds and minimal slowdowns for most of the journey. While the majority is interstate, you will encounter SR 49 and Center Avenue as you approach your destination, offering a slight change of pace. The character is largely about covering ground efficiently, rather than winding scenic byways, making it a predictable and steady drive.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 165.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near SR 48 Alternate / Church Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 48 Alternate / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 187 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
SR 48 Alternate / Church Street
Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate / Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
187 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
|
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
187.1 mi into trip
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~3h 38m 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
198.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
|
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
200.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m 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.
On the drive from Greenbrier, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
187 mi in
|
~3h 38m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 165.6 mi | 3h 1m |
| SR 49 | 17.6 mi | 25m |
| Center Avenue | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| SR 48 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 165.6 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on SR 49
18 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 49
2
Turn left onto SR 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 48
3
Turn left onto US 70 Business
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
West College Street
4
Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
5
Continue on SR 48 Alternate
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Center Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 163
Toward SR 48: Centerville
7
Merge onto I 40
152 mi
·
2 hr 44 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 200.8-mile trip, leaving early in the morning from Greenbrier will allow you to bypass most of the day's traffic. Since the drive is only about 4 hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops; one brief break should suffice. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the 165.6-mile stretch on I-40, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments. The $31 fuel cost estimate is a good budget to keep in mind. Your flexibility on this shorter route means you can adjust your schedule easily if needed.
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 100.4 miles from Greenbrier, TN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.6 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 44 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 14m
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 Greenbrier, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Greenbrier, TN
This is one driving day of about 200.8 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Greenbrier, 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 165.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Greenbrier, TN · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Greenbrier, 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 165.6 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
$31.39 one way
$62.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.47 | $68.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
1:22 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenbrier, TN to Memphis, TN covers 200.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, SR 49, Center Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 miles from Greenbrier, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 48 Alternate / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 187 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenbrier, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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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