How far is Cowan, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Cowan, TN to Memphis, TN is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cowan and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cowan and Memphis.
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Start on Tennessee Avenue North
3 m · 2 sec · Tennessee Avenue North
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Turn right onto Cumberland Street East
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cumberland Street East
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Continue on Cowan Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Drive
3.6 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Winchester Highway
16.8 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North
871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
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Continue on Washington Street West
1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto West College Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
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Turn right onto Water Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue
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Continue on East Market Street
49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street
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Take the exit straight toward Memphis
1356 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cowan and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
49.1 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cowan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cowan to Memphis?
The road trip is about 304.8 miles (490.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.1 miles from Cowan and 173.6 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.54 one way or $81.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cowan and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cowan and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 228.11 mi (367.11 km).
#1 Cowan
Human settlement in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,668 |
| Coordinates | 35.1645300, -86.0105400 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.54 | $81.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.02 | $114.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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