Trip from Memphis, TN to Chuckey, TN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 40, I 81, West Andrew Johnson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 235 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 234.6 miles from Memphis, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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Drive Time

8h 39m

Distance

469.2 mi

755 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$73

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

8h 32m ★

6 AM

8h 39m

8 AM

8h 55m

10 AM

8h 45m

12 PM

8h 43m

3 PM

8h 46m

5 PM

8h 54m

8 PM

8h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Memphis, TN to Chuckey, TN covers 469.2 miles and takes about 8h 39m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, West Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 420.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.35 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

234.6 miles from Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 8h 39m highway drive covering 469.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 420.4 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 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 420.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 469.2 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North B. B. King Boulevard

Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

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0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 40 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 40 East

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12.3 mi into trip | ~15m in | 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

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210.2 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 208A Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsv...

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213.4 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 211A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...

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 Chuckey, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Huntsville

210.2 mi in | ~3h 50m

Louisville

212.9 mi in | ~3h 53m | via I 40

Knoxville

212.9 mi in | ~3h 53m | via I 40

Chattanooga

212.9 mi in | ~3h 53m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	420.4 mi	7h 39m
I 81	22.7 mi	24m
West Andrew Johnson Highway	20.2 mi	24m
Downtown Loop	2.9 mi	4m
Chuckey Highway	2.1 mi	5m
North B. B. King Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m
Poplar Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 420.4 mi, about 7h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Chuckey, TN.

1

Start on Poplar Avenue

190 ft · 11 sec · 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

198 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 40

Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 208A Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

7

Merge onto I 40; I 65

2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Continue on I 40

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Downtown Loop

Exit 211B; 211A Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

174 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 40

Exit 211A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 40 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

23 mi · 24 min · I 81

Exit 421 Toward I 81 North: Bristol

12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

13

Turn right onto US 11E

20 mi · 24 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

14

Turn right onto Chuckey Highway

2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

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Arrive at destination

Chuckey Highway

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 234.6 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 4h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 420.4 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 103 miles or 1h 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 234.6 miles or 4h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 234.6 miles or 4h 17m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chuckey, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Memphis, TN

Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Chuckey, TN

Aim for roughly 235 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 miles from Memphis, TN.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 420.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 234.6 mi from Memphis, TN · 4h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Hendersonville, TN

235 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Hendersonville, TN

235 mi · about 4.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Hendersonville, TN after about 235 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hendersonville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 234.6 miles from Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 420.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 235 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

Arriving in Chuckey, TN

The final approach into Chuckey, 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 Chuckey, TN.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Chuckey, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$73.35 one way

$146.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 164 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$80.54	$161.08
premium	$4.89	$90.29	$180.59
diesel	$5.61	$103.59	$207.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$73

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$203–$313

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 164.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	140.8	1	$49.27	$22.52
Efficient EV	117.3	1	$41.06	$18.77
EV Truck/SUV	187.7	2	$65.69	$30.03

Gas CO2

164 kg

EV CO2

55 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Memphis, TN

Evening in Memphis on Tuesday

Local time

7:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Sunny

SSW 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Chuckey, TN

Evening in Chuckey on Tuesday

Local time

8:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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

8h 39m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Chuckey, TN covers 469.2 miles and takes about 8h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.