Origin
Savannah, TN
Evening in Savannah on Sunday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
116.3 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savannah, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Savannah to Memphis, you are looking at a 116.3-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes. This trip stays entirely within Tennessee, moving you through the Southeast region. Because the duration is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $17 for fuel to complete the transit. Since there are no designated stops on this route, you have the freedom to decide your own pace throughout the drive.
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
58.1 miles from Savannah, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that relies on surface streets rather than interstates. You will spend your time navigating roads like Water Street, Bridge Avenue, and Mulberry Avenue, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no highway travel, the longest uninterrupted stretch on Water Street is 0 miles, meaning you will need to stay focused on frequent turns. This is not a high-speed interstate cruise, but rather a winding local trip that requires your full attention behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Water Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mulberry Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Cherry Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memphis | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Guinn Street
312 ft
·
16 sec
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Guinn Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Water Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
4
Continue straight
16 mi
·
22 min
5
Take the exit slight right
335 ft
·
9 sec
6
Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
7
Continue on West Cherry Avenue
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
8
Continue on East Market Street
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Market Street
9
Take the exit straight toward Memphis
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Memphis
10
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40 West: Little Rock
13
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Second Street, Third Street
15
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 2nd Street
16
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
203 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, try to plan your departure during daylight hours to better navigate the frequent turns. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the 2-hour and 9-minute duration allows you to easily adjust your schedule based on traffic. Since the route lacks formal highway rest areas, make sure to fuel up before you leave Savannah to keep your $17 budget on track. Keep an eye on your GPS closely, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be relying on local signage and turn-by-turn navigation for the entire 116.3 miles.
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 58.1 miles from Savannah, TN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Savannah, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Savannah, TN
This is one driving day of about 116.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Savannah, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Savannah, TN · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Savannah, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.66 one way
$35.33 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.96 | $43.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.18 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
8:45 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 9m 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 Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN covers 116.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Water Street, Bridge Avenue, Mulberry Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Savannah, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.66 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.
The drive from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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