Origin
Piperton, TN
Evening in Piperton on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piperton, TN to Memphis, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piperton, TN
Frank Cone
Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Piperton, TN to Memphis, TN covers 29.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bill Morris Parkway, Lamar Avenue, Avron B Fogelman Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Bill Morris Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
14.9 miles from Piperton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 29.7 miles, with most of the trip on Bill Morris Parkway and Lamar Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.9 miles on Bill Morris Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bill Morris Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bill Morris Parkway and Lamar Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway.
Route Complexity
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway toward TN 385 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward TN 385 West: Memphis
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
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 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
6
27.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Pauline Street
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Piperton, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
21.7 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Morris Parkway | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| Lamar Avenue | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Poplar Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| TN 57 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Pauline Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Prescott Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bill Morris Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piperton, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on TN 196
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
TN 196
2
Turn left onto TN 57
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 57
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
4
Continue on I 269
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bill Morris Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 385
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Exit 2
Toward TN 385 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
8
Merge onto I 240
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto South Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Prescott Street
12
Turn straight
258 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn straight onto US 78
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lamar Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
15
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pauline Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
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 14.9 miles from Piperton, TN, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 29.7 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Piperton, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Piperton, TN
This is one driving day of about 29.7 miles and 41m.
At 29.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Bill Morris Parkway for about 15.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Piperton, TN · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Piperton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Memphis, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
7:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
22 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
41m 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 Piperton, TN to Memphis, TN covers 29.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bill Morris Parkway, Lamar Avenue, Avron B Fogelman Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Piperton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Piperton, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
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