How far is Bon Aqua Junction, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Memphis, TN is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.14 mi
02h 49m
Flight
163.06 mi
262.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.06 mi
Kilometers
262.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.14 mi
Kilometers
294.74 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Aqua Junction
2026-04-14T20:59
Arrive Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Aqua Junction
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Bon Aqua Junction
91.5 mi
01h 24m
To Memphis
91.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
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 Bon Aqua Junction and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Aqua Junction and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 100

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 46

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  3. 3

    Continue on State HWY 46

    4 mi · 5 min · State HWY 46

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    771 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    161.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  6. 6

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Aqua Junction and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State HWY 46
166 mi · 90%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 7%
State Highway 46
2.57 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
1.14 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

State HWY 46

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 24m from Bon Aqua Junction
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Aqua Junction 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 Bon Aqua Junction to Memphis?

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Bon Aqua Junction and 91.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Aqua Junction and Partly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Aqua Junction and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 163.06 mi (262.42 km).

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#1 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
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: State Highway 100 (-87.310989, 35.928193)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.46 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.92 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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

There is no time difference between Bon Aqua Junction and Memphis. The current time is 20:59:02.

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.