Trip from Memphis, TN to Arlington, TN

Drive Time

40m

Distance

31.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Memphis, TN to Arlington, TN covers 31.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Danny Thomas Boulevard, Thomas Street, Arlington for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.9 miles from Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Danny Thomas Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Danny Thomas Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Thomas Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Arlington	Unavailable	Refreshing
Paul W Barret Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 70	Unavailable	Refreshing
Chester Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Walker Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Danny Thomas Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Poplar Avenue

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue

2

Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

3

Continue on Thomas Street

14 mi · 17 min · Thomas Street

4

Take the exit slight right toward Arlington

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Arlington

5

Continue on Paul W Barret Parkway

14 mi · 16 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

6

Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Lakeland, Arlington

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 70: Lakeland, Arlington

7

Turn right

1.6 mi · 2 min

8

Turn right onto Chester Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Chester Street

9

Continue on Chester Street

207 ft · 6 sec · Chester Street

10

Continue on Chester Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Chester Street

11

Turn right onto Walker Street

69 ft · 3 sec · Walker Street

12

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 15.9 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 20m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 31.7 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.9 miles or 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 34m

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 40m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Bartlett, TN

16 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TN.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Memphis, TN

Bartlett, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bartlett, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$4.71	$9.41
midgrade	$4.25	$5.31	$10.62
premium	$4.65	$5.81	$11.62
diesel	$5.30	$6.62	$13.24

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Memphis, TN

Late night in Memphis on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Arlington, TN

Late night in Arlington on Saturday

Local time

2:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

21 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Memphis, TN to Arlington, TN covers 31.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Danny Thomas Boulevard, Thomas Street, Arlington. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.71 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.