Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Bruceton, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
135.6 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
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6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Memphis, TN
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Bruceton, TN
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Trip Overview
This 135.6-mile journey from Memphis, TN to Bruceton, TN is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Primarily following I-40 and TN-22, the route is heavily highway-focused, making for a direct and efficient drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. The drive is designed for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll find the experience to be a straightforward travel segment, ideal if you prefer to cover ground quickly.
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
67.8 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-40 and TN-22. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 110.1 miles on I-40, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. The "Broadway of America" designation suggests a route with historical significance, though its modern iteration here is largely integrated with efficient highway travel. This profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, with minimal time navigating slower local streets.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 110.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B. B. King Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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
5
110.5 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Memphis, TN and Bruceton, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Knoxville
12.3 mi in
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~15m
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via I 40
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
110.5 mi in
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~2h 2m
Lexington
110.5 mi in
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~2h 2m
Huntingdon
110.5 mi in
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~2h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 110.1 mi | 2h 1m |
| TN 22 | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Broadway of America | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Veterans Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 70 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North B. B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 110.1 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Bruceton, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
190 ft
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11 sec
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Poplar Avenue
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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North B. B. King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
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13 sec
Toward I 40 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
12 mi
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14 min
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I 40
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
98 mi
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1 hr 47 min
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I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
7
Turn left onto SR 22
376 ft
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4 sec
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SR 22
8
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi
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7 min
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TN 22
9
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Lexington Clarksburg Road
10
Continue on TN 22
8.2 mi
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10 min
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TN 22
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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53 sec
Toward US 70
12
Merge onto US 70
1.5 mi
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2 min
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South Veterans Drive
13
Take the exit onto US 70
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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US 70
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
1.4 mi
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2 min
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East Main Street
15
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
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7 min
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Broadway of America
16
Continue on US 70
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Broad Street
17
Arrive at destination
US 70
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 39-minute duration, departing Memphis in the morning will comfortably get you to Bruceton well before evening. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with your stop schedule, though planning for one stop is built into the route's simplicity. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch on I-40, and consider refueling before leaving Memphis to maximize your budget efficiency. The $21 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking current prices is always a good idea.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.1 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruceton, 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 135.6 miles and 2h 39m.
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 I 40 for about 110.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Memphis, TN · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.8 miles from Memphis, 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 110.1 miles.
Arriving in Bruceton, TN
The final approach into Bruceton, 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 Bruceton, 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
$21.20 one way
$42.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.28 | $46.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.09 | $52.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.24 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.98 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Bruceton, TN
Late night in Bruceton on Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
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
2h 39m 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 Memphis, TN to Bruceton, TN covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, TN 22, Broadway of America. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 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 $21.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 135.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Memphis, TN and Bruceton, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
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