How far is East Cleveland, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from East Cleveland, TN to Memphis, TN is about 373.1 miles (600.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.11 mi
05h 45m
Flight
293.22 mi
471.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.22 mi
Kilometers
471.9 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.11 mi
Kilometers
600.46 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:54 PM CST
Return by in East Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 3:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Cleveland
2026-11-06T16:09
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 9:54 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Cleveland
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From East Cleveland
186 mi
02h 52m
To Memphis
187.1 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    111 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street Northeast

    981 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Benton Pike Northeast

    3032 ft · 1 min · Benton Pike Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    993 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 25th Street Northeast

    2899 ft · 45 sec · 25th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  14. 14

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 59%
Chattanooga
112 mi · 30%
Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi · 7%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Benton Pike Northeast
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.9 mi
293.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 52m from East Cleveland
Leave By
5:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Cleveland and Clear near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Cleveland to Memphis?

The road trip is about 373.1 miles (600.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186 miles from East Cleveland and 187.1 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.49 one way or $96.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Cleveland and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Cleveland and Clear near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 293.22 mi (471.9 km).

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#1 East Cleveland

East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1609100, -84.8577200
Altitude295
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: High Street (-84.857747, 35.160921)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.84 L · about $48.49
Round trip
$96.98
26.34 gal · 99.68 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $48.49 $96.98
Mid-grade $4.15 $54.66 $109.31
Premium $4.56 $60.09 $120.19
Diesel $5.90 $77.66 $155.33

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Cleveland, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in East Cleveland is 16:09:05, although it is 15:09:05 in Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.