How far is Camden, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Camden, TN to Memphis, TN is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.15 mi
02h 18m
Flight
126.34 mi
203.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.34 mi
Kilometers
203.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.15 mi
Kilometers
233.6 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Return by in Camden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Bells
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Camden
72.5 mi
01h 09m
To Memphis
72.6 mi
01h 09m

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
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Camden and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Walnut Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Forrest Avenue

    149 m · 12 sec · North Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  7. 7

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
116 mi · 80%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 9%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
I 240 West
0.13 mi
North Forrest Avenue
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 05m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bells
01h 09m from Camden
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camden 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 Camden to Memphis?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Camden and 72.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bells

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

92 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

109 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 126.34 mi (203.32 km).

Camden

#1 Camden

City in Tennessee, United States

Population3,620
Coordinates36.0589500, -88.0978200
Altitude137
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: West Walnut Street (-88.097819, 36.059157)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 Camden and Memphis. The current time is 21:58:09.

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.