Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
124.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Smyrna, TN to Memphis, TN covers 124.8 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hawkins Creek Road, Westport Road, Davis Chapel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.53 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.4 miles from Smyrna, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 124.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Davis Chapel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Clarksburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 240 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Second Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna, TN and Memphis, TN.
Start on Buck Ditch Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hawkins Creek Road
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
Turn straight onto Westport Road
Turn left onto Davis Chapel Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
Turn left
Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
Continue straight
Take the exit right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
Continue on North 2nd Street
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.4 miles or 1h 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 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, TN
This is one driving day of about 124.8 miles and 2h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.4 mi from Smyrna, TN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.4 miles from Smyrna, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$18.53 one way
$37.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
| premium | $4.65 | $22.87 | $45.73 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.92 | $4.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Smyrna on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Memphis on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Collierville, TN
62 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Smyrna, TN or browse trips ending in Memphis, TN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TN road trips.
Explore maps for Smyrna, TN or Memphis, TN on MapSof.net.