How far is Arlington, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Memphis, TN is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.62 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.1 mi
38.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.1 mi
Kilometers
38.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.62 mi
Kilometers
50.88 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-22T23:18
Arrive Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Millington
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Arlington
15.7 mi
00h 16m
To Memphis
15.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Chester Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Street

    782 ft · 27 sec · Chester Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1951 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    14.1 mi · 17 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paul W Barret Parkway
28.5 mi · 90%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 2%
Chester Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Poplar Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Walker Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Paul W Barret Parkway

Merge slight right

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millington
00h 16m from Arlington
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Arlington and 15.9 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millington, 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 Millington.

RAIL

Central Station

27 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

103 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.79 km).

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#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
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: Walker Street (-89.661484, 35.296222)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.37
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.19 $8.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.65 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $5.30 $5.89 $11.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Memphis. The current time is 23:18:44.

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.