How far is Fairmount, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Fairmount, TN to Memphis, TN is about 505 miles (812.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452 miles (727.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Memphis.
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Start on Maple Street
139 m · 8 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
3041 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1033 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Gate City Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate City Highway
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Turn left
1873 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 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 Fairmount and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fairmount and Clear near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Memphis?
The road trip is about 505 miles (812.7 km) and usually takes 07h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.7 miles from Fairmount and 253.4 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452 miles (727.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.61 one way or $131.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairmount 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 Fairmount and Clear near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 451.97 mi (727.38 km).
#1 Fairmount
Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5851100, -82.1709700 |
| Altitude | 529 |
| 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 (-90.048926, 35.149666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 813 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 18m |
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 | $3.68 | $65.61 | $131.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $73.95 | $147.91 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $81.31 | $162.63 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $105.08 | $210.17 |
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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