How far is Estill Springs, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Estill Springs, TN to Memphis, TN is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.53 mi
04h 27m
Flight
221.49 mi
356.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.49 mi
Kilometers
356.45 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.53 mi
Kilometers
467.56 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in Estill Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estill Springs
2026-04-18T18:00
Arrive Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estill Springs
9:00 PM CDT
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
Parsons
TN

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

From Estill Springs
130.4 mi
02h 13m
To Memphis
160.1 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Estill Springs and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Estill Springs and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    19.7 mi · 24 min · South Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Street

    2895 ft · 51 sec · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Columbia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Columbia Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1316 ft · 25 sec · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sylvester Chunn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Sylvester Chunn Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Pike

    17 mi · 21 min · Bear Creek Pike

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1498 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  24. 24

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Estill Springs 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 29%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 18%
South Jackson Street
19.7 mi · 7%
Bear Creek Pike
17.8 mi · 6%
Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 5%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
02h 13m from Estill Springs
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estill Springs 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 Estill Springs to Memphis?

The road trip is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Estill Springs and 160.1 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.65 one way or $77.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estill Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Parsons

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

119 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Estill Springs and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 221.49 mi (356.45 km).

Estill Springs

#1 Estill Springs

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,040
Coordinates35.2706400, -86.1280400
Altitude288
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: South Main Street (-86.127987, 35.270663)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.81 L · about $38.65
Round trip
$77.31
20.5 gal · 77.62 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.65 $77.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.59 $87.19
Premium $4.65 $47.70 $95.41
Diesel $5.30 $54.37 $108.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Estill Springs and Memphis. The current time is 18:00:52.

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.