How far is Apison, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Apison, TN to Memphis, TN is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.86 mi
05h 35m
Flight
284.22 mi
457.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.22 mi
Kilometers
457.4 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.86 mi
Kilometers
579.14 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 AM CDT
Return by in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apison
2026-04-14T21:53
Arrive Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apison
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Apison
179.7 mi
02h 47m
To Memphis
180.1 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Apison and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apison and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Apison Pike

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apison and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 61%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 31%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
Volkswagen Drive
7.48 mi · 2%
Apison Pike
6.54 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 47m from Apison
Leave By
5:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apison and Partly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apison to Memphis?

The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.7 miles from Apison and 180.1 miles from Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.89 one way or $95.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Apison and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apison and Partly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burns, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apison and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 284.22 mi (457.4 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Apison Pike (-85.023895, 35.023936)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.07 L · about $47.89
Round trip
$95.78
25.4 gal · 96.14 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.89 $95.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.01 $108.03
Premium $4.65 $59.11 $118.21
Diesel $5.30 $67.36 $134.72

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apison, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Apison is 21:53:36, although it is 20:53:36 in Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.