Origin
Tullahoma, TN
Night in Tullahoma on Tuesday
Local time
11:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
253.4 mi
408 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
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6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tullahoma, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN covers 253.4 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Linden Highway, North Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN covers 253.4 miles and takes about 5h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 95.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 157.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 157.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 239.6 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
157.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
239.6 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
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I 40
Take the exit onto I 40 toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississip...
8
239.7 mi into trip
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~4h 48m in
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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
6
250.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 1m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
253 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
239.6 mi in
|
~4h 48m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 95.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| Linden Highway | 51.3 mi | 59m |
| North Jackson Street | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Bear Creek Pike | 17 mi | 20m |
| Hampshire Pike | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Columbia Highway | 13 mi | 16m |
| US 412 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Old Columbia Road | 7.9 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 95.7 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tullahoma, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Southwest Atlantic Street
228 ft
·
11 sec
·
Southwest Atlantic Street
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
508 ft
·
14 sec
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West Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 55; SR 130
17 mi
·
21 min
·
North Jackson Street
4
Continue on US 41A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Elm Street
5
Continue on US 41A
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Union Street
6
Turn left onto SR 270
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Columbia Road
7
Continue on SR 270
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Columbia Highway
8
Continue on SR 270
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Columbia Road
9
Turn left onto US 31A; SR 99
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Nashville Highway
10
Turn right onto SR 99
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Sylvester Chunn Highway
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 431; SR 99
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
12
Turn left onto SR 99
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
13
Continue on US 43; US 412
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 43; US 412
14
Turn left onto US 412
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 412
15
Turn left onto US 412
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampshire Pike
16
Continue on US 412
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Columbia Highway
17
Continue on US 412
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on US 412
51 mi
·
59 min
·
Linden Highway
19
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Sttreet
20
Continue on US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 412
21
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Law Road
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
23
Merge onto I 40
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
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
25
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.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
28
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
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 126.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.7 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
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 Tullahoma, 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 Tullahoma, TN
This is one driving day of about 253.4 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tullahoma, 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 I 40 for about 95.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.7 mi from Tullahoma, TN · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 126.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.62 one way
$79.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.76 | $97.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.95 | $111.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.61 | $12.16 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.17 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
11:40 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
9 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
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN covers 253.4 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Linden Highway, North Jackson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.7 miles from Tullahoma, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.62 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 157.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 239.6 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 239.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Tullahoma, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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