Origin
Walden, TN
Night in Walden on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walden, TN to Memphis, TN
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
349.1 mi
562 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden, TN
Kelly
Memphis, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Walden, TN to Memphis, TN covers 349.1 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, Fairmount Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.02 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
174.6 miles from Walden, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 27m drive with frequent turns across 349.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Walden, TN to Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Key-Hulse Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairmount Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taft Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Signal Mountain Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Signal Mountain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lake Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Ivory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
Ivory Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Avenue
3
Continue on Key-Hulse Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Key-Hulse Road
4
Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairmount Pike
5
Turn straight onto Taft Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Taft Highway
6
Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Signal Mountain Boulevard
7
Continue on Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Signal Mountain Road
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
24: Nashville, Birmingham
11
Merge slight left
105 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
13
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14
Merge slight left
165 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
15
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
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40 West: Little Rock
17
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Second Street, Third Street
19
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 2nd Street
20
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
203 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
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 174.6 miles from Walden, TN, or about 2h 43m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.6 miles or 2h 43m 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 30m
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 Walden, 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 Walden, TN
This is one driving day of about 349.1 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walden, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.6 mi from Walden, TN · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 174.6 miles from Walden, 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
$53.02 one way
$106.05 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $58.45 | $116.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $65.90 | $131.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.56 | $155.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.7 | 1 | $36.66 | $16.76 |
| Efficient EV | 87.3 | 0 | $30.55 | $13.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.6 | 1 | $48.87 | $22.34 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Memphis, TN
Night in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
9:50 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
23 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 27m 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 Walden, TN to Memphis, TN covers 349.1 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, Fairmount Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 174.6 miles from Walden, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.02 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 is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Walden, TN to Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Walden, TN to Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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