Trip from Memphis, TN to Benton, TN

Drive Time

7h 10m

Distance

382.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Memphis, TN to Benton, TN covers 382.1 miles and takes about 7h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North B, I 40 East, I 840 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

191.1 miles from Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 10m drive with frequent turns across 382.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North B is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North B	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 840 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 24 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 75 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 64	Unavailable	Refreshing
Waterlevel Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: North B — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Poplar Avenue

190 ft · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 40 East

Merge slight left

12 mi · 14 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

167 mi · 3 hr · I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

0.8 mi · 2 min · I 24 East: Chattanooga

Merge slight left

110 mi · 2 hr 3 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 75 North: Knoxville

Merge slight left

18 mi · 22 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

282 ft · 10 sec · US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Turn right

6.4 mi · 7 min

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Merge slight left onto Waterlevel Highway

7.3 mi · 10 min · Waterlevel Highway

Take the exit right

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Turn left

5.7 mi · 8 min

Turn left onto Benton Station Road

433 ft · 14 sec · Benton Station Road

Turn right onto Clemmer Ferry Road

315 ft · 9 sec · Clemmer Ferry Road

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 191.1 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 3h 35m 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 84 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.1 miles or 3h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Memphis, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 382.1 miles and 7h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Memphis, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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

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

Franklin, TN

191 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 Benton, 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 Benton, 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 191.1 mi from Memphis, TN

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.1 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	$56.73	$113.46
midgrade	$4.25	$63.98	$127.96
premium	$4.65	$70.01	$140.02
diesel	$5.30	$79.79	$159.58

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 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

2:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Benton, TN

Late night in Benton on Saturday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

3 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

7h 10m on the road

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Memphis, TN to Benton, TN covers 382.1 miles and takes about 7h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North B, I 40 East, I 840 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191.1 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 $56.73 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.