Origin
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Brighton, TN
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
237.1 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
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
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6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Memphis, TN
Kelly
Brighton, TN
Cintia Siqueira
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Memphis to Brighton, Tennessee, expect a 237.1-mile journey that takes approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 64 and Wayne Road, covering a route that stays entirely within the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of about $36, it is an accessible trip for most travelers. While the route is straightforward, the duration requires you to be prepared for nearly five hours of time behind the wheel. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection between these two Tennessee locations.
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
118.6 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 85% of the total mileage consisting of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 64, which includes a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 136.9 miles. Because the route is highway-focused, you can expect a consistent pace throughout the journey. The experience is less about winding backroads and more about maintaining steady progress across the state. Expect the character of the road to feel stable and predictable as you transition between the segments of your trip.
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.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B. B. King Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 237.1 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: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North B. B. King Boulevard
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East
8
12.3 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
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 18
Toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
9
20.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland...
Towns Along This Route
Between Memphis, TN and Brighton, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.
Knoxville
12.3 mi in
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~15m
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via I 40
Bolivar
20.5 mi in
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~25m
Oakland
20.6 mi in
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~25m
Lakeland
20.6 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 136.9 mi | 2h 51m |
| United States Route 64 | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Wayne Road | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| I 40 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| Howell Hill Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| West College Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Flintville Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 136.9 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Brighton, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
190 ft
·
11 sec
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Poplar Avenue
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North B. B. King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 40 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
518 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 64
73 mi
·
1 hr 30 min
·
US 64
Use the left / none lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 64
20 mi
·
30 min
·
US 64
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
11
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pickwick Street South
12
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Wayne Road
14
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
15
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
United States Route 64
16
Continue on US 64
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
West College Street
17
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 275
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flintville Road
19
Turn right onto Howell Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Howell Hill Road
20
Arrive at destination
Howell Hill Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 51-minute transit, aim to start your day early to account for potential traffic patterns on US 64. Since the trip involves one planned stop, use that time effectively to stretch and refuel while keeping your $36 budget in mind. Given that the longest stretch spans 136.9 miles, ensure your vehicle is prepped for a sustained period of highway speeds before you depart. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the manageable duration allows you to easily adjust your schedule if you need to take an extra break. Pay close attention to your fuel gauge during that long middle leg, as it will be your primary period of driving without a scheduled pause.
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 118.6 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.9 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.6 miles or 2h 32m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brighton, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 237.1 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Memphis, 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 US 64 for about 136.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.6 mi from Memphis, TN · 2h 32m 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 118.6 miles from Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.9 miles.
Arriving in Brighton, TN
The final approach into Brighton, 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 Brighton, 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
$36.01 one way
$72.03 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $39.70 | $79.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.68 | $105.35 |
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 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 | 71.1 | 0 | $24.90 | $11.38 |
| Efficient EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.19 | $15.17 |
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
Brighton, TN
Evening in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
7:33 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 Memphis, TN to Brighton, TN covers 237.1 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 US 64, United States Route 64, Wayne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.6 miles from Memphis, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.01 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 13 significant decision points across 237.1 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: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Memphis, TN and Brighton, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.
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