Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Morristown, TN
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Drive Time
8h
Distance
431.4 mi
694 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m
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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Morristown, TN
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Trip Overview
This 431.4-mile journey from Memphis, TN to Morristown, TN, is planned for an estimated 8-hour drive. Primarily utilizing I-40, this highway-focused trip through Tennessee is best split over two days, given its length and the recommended stop count. With an estimated fuel cost of $67, it offers a straightforward transit across the state. The route is designed for efficiency, making it a practical option for those prioritizing reaching their destination without extensive detours. Consider this drive for its directness and ease of navigation.
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
215.7 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, with 91% of the drive on major roadways like I-40. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 392.9 miles on I-40, indicating extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the route incorporates segments of Andrew Johnson Highway and Asheville Highway, suggesting a shift to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This blend offers a progressive change in scenery and driving pace as you move across Tennessee.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 392.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Andrew Johnson Highway. 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 11 significant decision points across 431.4 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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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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.
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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
9
210.2 mi into trip
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~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...
9
213.4 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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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 Morristown, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Huntsville
210.2 mi in
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~3h 50m
Louisville
212.9 mi in
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~3h 53m
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via I 40
Knoxville
212.9 mi in
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~3h 53m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
212.9 mi in
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~3h 53m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 392.9 mi | 7h 10m |
| Andrew Johnson Highway | 26.4 mi | 33m |
| Asheville Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West 1st North Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 25W | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North B. B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 392.9 mi, about 7h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Morristown, 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
198 mi
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3 hr 34 min
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I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
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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
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3 min
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Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
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42 sec
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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
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3 hr 9 min
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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
9.2 mi
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11 min
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I 40
11
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.3 mi
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36 sec
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US 25W
Toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70
12
Turn left onto US 11E; US 25W; US 70
6.0 mi
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7 min
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Asheville Highway
13
Turn straight onto US 11E
14 mi
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15 min
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Andrew Johnson Highway
14
Continue on US 11E; SR 92
1.4 mi
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1 min
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West Broadway Boulevard
15
Continue on US 11E
12 mi
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17 min
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Andrew Johnson Highway
16
Continue on SR 66
0.8 mi
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1 min
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West 1st North Street
17
Turn left onto North Henry Street
125 ft
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5 sec
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North Henry Street
18
Arrive at destination
North Henry Street
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and minimize traffic. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the longest stretch on I-40 to rest and refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $67 makes budgeting straightforward, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially on the extended interstate portions. Splitting this into a two-day trip is advisable; look for lodging options around the halfway point of your longest stretch to ensure a balanced itinerary. Pay attention to your final approach on Andrew Johnson Highway and Asheville Highway for potential changes in speed limits and traffic patterns.
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 215.7 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 392.9 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 95 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.7 miles or 3h 57m 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 215.7 miles or 3h 57m
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 6h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morristown, 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 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Morristown, TN
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 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 392.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.7 mi from Memphis, TN · 3h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 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.
Find hotels in Hendersonville, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Hendersonville, TN after about 216 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.7 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 392.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Morristown, TN
The final approach into Morristown, 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 Morristown, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Morristown, 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
$67.44 one way
$134.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $83.02 | $166.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.25 | $190.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.4 | 1 | $45.30 | $20.71 |
| Efficient EV | 107.9 | 1 | $37.75 | $17.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.6 | 2 | $60.40 | $27.61 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Morristown, TN
Late night in Morristown on Wednesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
6 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 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 Morristown, TN covers 431.4 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Andrew Johnson Highway, Asheville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 215.7 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 $67.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
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.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 431.4 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 Morristown, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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