Origin
Memphis, TN
Afternoon in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Decherd, TN
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
259.7 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
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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Decherd, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 259.7 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Memphis to Decherd is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 5 hours and 16 minutes. Because the route is compact enough for a single day of travel, you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Expect to budget approximately $39 for fuel for the one-way trip. You will spend the entire drive within the Southeast region, transitioning through the state's interior landscapes. It is a manageable trek that balances highway efficiency with local road navigation, making it a practical choice for those looking to reach Decherd without an exhausting multi-day commitment.
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
129.8 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 85% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on US 64 and Wayne Road to cover the distance, with a significant 156.9-mile stretch serving as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. While the route maintains a steady rhythm, the transition between highway segments and local connectors keeps the driving experience varied. You can expect a consistent pace that favors direct travel over winding backroads. Overall, the road feels like a reliable conduit through the Tennessee landscape, requiring steady attention but offering a predictable path to your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 156.9 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 17 significant decision points across 259.7 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: 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 17 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 Decherd, TN, road signs point toward Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.
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
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~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 156.9 mi | 3h 14m |
| United States Route 64 | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Wayne Road | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| I 40 | 20.1 mi | 24m |
| Dinah Shore Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| David Crockett Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 156.9 mi, about 3h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Decherd, 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
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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
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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
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West College Street
17
Continue on US 64
64 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
18
Turn left onto TN 16
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rowe Gap Road
19
Enter roundabout onto US 64 Business
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
David Crockett Highway
20
Continue on US 64 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
David Crockett Highway
21
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Avenue Southwest
22
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
288 ft
·
7 sec
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South College Street
23
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinah Shore Boulevard
24
Continue on US 41A; SR 50
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Decherd Boulevard
25
Turn right onto SR 50
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left
330 ft
·
14 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Planning for this 5-hour drive is best done by aiming for a morning departure, which allows you to arrive in Decherd well before evening. Since the route includes one scheduled stop, use that time to stretch your legs and refresh your fuel supply to keep your $39 budget on track. Be mindful of the long 156.9-mile segment on US 64; ensure your vehicle is prepped for a sustained stretch of highway driving before you head out. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Prioritize steady pacing during the middle portion of the route to ensure you reach your destination without unnecessary fatigue.
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 129.8 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.9 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 129.8 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decherd, 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 259.7 miles and 5h 16m.
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 156.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.8 mi from Memphis, TN · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 129.8 miles from Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.9 miles.
Arriving in Decherd, TN
The final approach into Decherd, 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 Decherd, 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
$39.45 one way
$78.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.48 | $86.97 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.03 | $98.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.70 | $115.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.27 | $12.47 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.36 | $16.62 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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
Decherd, TN
Afternoon in Decherd on Sunday
Local time
3:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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
5h 16m 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 Decherd, TN covers 259.7 miles and takes about 5h 16m 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 129.8 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 $39.45 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 259.7 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: 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 Decherd, TN, road signs point toward Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.
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