How far is Dresden, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Dresden, TN to Memphis, TN is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dresden and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dresden and Memphis.
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Start on South Wilson Street
27 m · 7 sec · South Wilson Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
787 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn straight onto Morrow Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Morrow Avenue
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Continue on Green Field Highway
10.6 mi · 19 min · Green Field Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Meridian Street
5.9 mi · 7 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Trenton Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Trenton Highway
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Continue on Bradford Highway
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bradford Highway
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Continue on Halliburton Street
1680 ft · 38 sec · Halliburton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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 Dresden and Memphis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Halliburton Street
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dresden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Dresden to Memphis?
The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Dresden and 65.9 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dresden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 109.01 mi (175.43 km).
#1 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,907 |
| Coordinates | 36.2914500, -88.7081100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.92 | $43.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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