How far is Fall Branch, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Fall Branch, TN to Memphis, TN is about 475.3 miles (765 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 425.2 miles (684.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
475.32 mi
07h 12m
Flight
425.2 mi
684.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
425.2 mi
Kilometers
684.29 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
475.32 mi
Kilometers
764.96 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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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 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, May 14, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Fall Branch
Thu, May 14, 10:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall Branch
2026-05-14T07:45
Arrive Memphis
Thu, May 14, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall Branch
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Fall Branch
237.4 mi
03h 36m
To Memphis
237.9 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fall Branch and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall Branch and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  13. 13

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall Branch 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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
264 mi · 56%
Nashville
155 mi · 33%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
425.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
03h 36m from Fall Branch
Leave By
9:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall Branch and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall Branch to Memphis?

The road trip is about 475.3 miles (765 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.4 miles from Fall Branch and 237.9 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 425.2 miles (684.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $63.24 one way or $126.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fall Branch 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 Fall Branch and Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall Branch and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 425.2 mi (684.29 km).

Fall Branch

#1 Fall Branch

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

Population1,291
Coordinates36.4181600, -82.6237600
Altitude454
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: TN 93 (-82.623671, 36.418232)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 765 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.77 gal
63.49 L · about $63.24
Round trip
$126.48
33.54 gal · 126.98 L
Estimated CO2
149 kg one way
Round trip: 298.1 kg / 657 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.24 $126.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.32 $142.65
Premium $4.65 $78.05 $156.10
Diesel $5.30 $88.95 $177.90

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fall Branch, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Fall Branch is 07:45:52, although it is 06:45:52 in Memphis.

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.