Origin
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Loretto, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
178 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 40m
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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Loretto, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Memphis, TN to Loretto, TN covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 72, US 43, Bill Morris Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.83 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 47m highway drive covering 178 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and US 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 119 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 119 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and US 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 178 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: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 240 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 240 East: Nashville
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collie...
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 72 East: Corinth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
8
159.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
|
US 43; AL 13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 43; AL 13 toward US 43 North, AL 13 North: Lawrenceburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 43 North, AL 13 North: Lawrenceburg
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 Loretto, TN, road signs point toward Collierville and Corinth.
Collierville
11.7 mi in
|
~19m
Corinth
26.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 119 mi | 2h 23m |
| US 43 | 19.7 mi | 24m |
| Bill Morris Parkway | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| Florence Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| Lamar Avenue | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Woodward Avenue | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Poplar Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 119 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Loretto, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn right onto North Pauline Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pauline Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 78
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
East E. H. Crump Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 78
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lamar Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
429 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 240 East: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto I 240
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TN 385
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 72
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 72
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 72
153 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
14
Continue on US 72
57 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 72
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 72
16
Continue on US 72
40 mi
·
46 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Doctor Hicks Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Tennessee Street
21
Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 43; AL 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 43; AL 13
Toward US 43 North, AL 13 North: Lawrenceburg
Use the slight left lane.
23
Continue on US 43; AL 13
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 43; AL 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 43; AL 13
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 43; AL 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 43; TN 227
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 43; TN 227
26
Turn left onto Vine Street
110 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vine Street
27
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Trip Plan
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 89 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119 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 39 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loretto, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 178 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 72 for about 119 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Memphis, TN · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89 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 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119 miles.
Arriving in Loretto, TN
The final approach into Loretto, 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 Loretto, 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
$27.83 one way
$55.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.55 | $61.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.25 | $68.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.92 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Loretto, TN
Evening in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Corinth, MS
89 mi in
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
5 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
3h 47m 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.
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 Loretto, TN covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, US 43, Bill Morris Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89 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 $27.83 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 178 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: at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Memphis, TN and Loretto, TN, road signs point toward Collierville and Corinth.
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