Trip from Morristown, TN to Memphis, TN

Q: How long is the trip from Morristown, TN to Memphis, TN?

The drive from Morristown, TN to Memphis, TN covers 431.4 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 40, Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 215.7 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

431.4 mi

694 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 51m ★

6 AM

8h 0m

8 AM

8h 17m

10 AM

8h 6m

12 PM

8h 4m

3 PM

8h 7m

5 PM

8h 16m

8 PM

7h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Crossing the entire state of Tennessee from Morristown to Memphis is a significant undertaking, covering 431.4 miles. You should plan for a total drive time of approximately 7 hours and 59 minutes if you stick to the main route. While it is physically possible to complete this journey in a single day, be prepared for a long stint behind the wheel. Expect to budget around $66 for fuel to make the trip from one side of the Southeast to the other. Because the route is quite lengthy, consider whether you prefer a straight shot or an overnight stop to keep your energy levels high.

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

215.7 miles from Morristown, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares like I-40 and the Andrew Johnson Highway. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm once you merge onto I-40, which accounts for a massive 393.3-mile stretch of the journey. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. As you transition across the state, the character of the drive remains dominated by the interstate, making it a reliable but focused haul. Staying alert is essential during these long, uninterrupted miles on the highway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 393.3 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 around 60.4 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 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: at 60.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

215.2 mi into trip | ~4h in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

217.4 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

417.7 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10B Toward I 40 West: Little Rock

430.9 mi into trip | ~7h 58m in

Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street

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 1A Toward Second Street, Third Street

Towns Along This Route

Between Morristown, TN and Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Louisville.

Nashville

60.4 mi in | ~1h 14m | via I 40

Louisville

218.5 mi in | ~4h 5m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	393.3 mi	7h 10m
Andrew Johnson Highway	13.9 mi	15m
West Andrew Johnson Highway	12.5 mi	17m
Asheville Highway	5.9 mi	6m
Downtown Loop	2.9 mi	3m
West Broadway Boulevard	1.4 mi	1m
West 1st North Street	0.8 mi	1m
North 2nd Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 393.3 mi, about 7h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Henry Street

125 ft · 9 sec · North Henry Street

Turn right onto SR 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 1st North Street

Continue on SR 66

12 mi · 17 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on US 11E

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard

Continue on US 11E

14 mi · 15 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70

5.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 25W North, I 40 West

Merge onto I 40; US 25W

26 mi · 30 min · I 40; US 25W

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

197 mi · 3 hr 33 min · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 40

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 40

Exit 10A-B Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

11 mi · 13 min · I 40

Exit 10B Toward I 40 West: Little Rock Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 40

Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 1A Toward Second Street, Third Street Use the slight right lane.

Continue on North 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

202 ft · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

Arrive at destination

Poplar Avenue

Trip Plan

To manage this 431.4-mile trek effectively, aim to leave Morristown early in the morning to avoid fatigue as you approach the final stretch into Memphis. You are limited to two primary stops to maintain your 8-hour timeframe, so choose them wisely to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the vast majority of your time is spent on I-40, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that 393.3-mile section to avoid unnecessary detours. If you find the nearly 8-hour duration too taxing for a single day, breaking the trip into two segments will provide much-needed flexibility. Prioritizing your two stops toward the middle of the drive will help you handle the long interstate segments more comfortably.

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 215.7 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 4h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 393.3 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 95 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 215.7 miles or 4h 1m 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 52m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Morristown, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Morristown, TN

This is one driving day of about 431.4 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Morristown, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 393.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 215.7 mi from Morristown, TN · 4h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

216 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 215.7 miles from Morristown, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 393.3 miles.

Arriving in Memphis, TN

The final approach into Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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

$65.53 one way

$131.05 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$72.23	$144.47
premium	$4.80	$81.44	$162.88
diesel	$5.64	$95.84	$191.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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, 2026-04-06.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Morristown, TN

Evening in Morristown on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Memphis, TN

Evening in Memphis on Sunday

Local time

6:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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

7h 59m on the road

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

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Morristown, TN to Memphis, TN covers 431.4 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 215.7 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.53 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.

Between Morristown, TN and Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Louisville.

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Trip from Morristown, TN to Memphis, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Memphis, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morristown, TN

Memphis, TN

1 hour earlier

6 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 59m on the road

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