How far is Falling Water, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to Memphis, TN is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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
352.63 mi
05h 23m
Flight
270.82 mi
435.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.82 mi
Kilometers
435.85 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.63 mi
Kilometers
567.51 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 7:03 PM CST
Return by in Falling Water
Sat, Nov 7, 1:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falling Water
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:03 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
6:14 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falling Water
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 Falling Water
176 mi
02h 41m
To Memphis
176.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 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 Falling Water and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Roberts Mill Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Roberts Mill Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    741 ft · 15 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    1175 ft · 23 sec · Dayton Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 27 South: Chattanooga

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falling Water 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 62%
24
105 mi · 30%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
US 27 South
12.6 mi · 4%
Roberts Mill Road
1 mi
I 840 West
0.86 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.8 mi
270.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 41m from Falling Water
Leave By
6:14 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Falling Water and Clear near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Falling Water to Memphis?

The road trip is about 352.6 miles (567.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 176 miles from Falling Water and 176.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.8 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 6:14 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.80 one way or $91.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Falling Water 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 Falling Water and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 270.82 mi (435.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Falling Water

Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2031200, -85.2535700
Altitude210
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: Roberts Mill Road (-85.253675, 35.203061)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.44 gal
47.1 L · about $45.80
Round trip
$91.61
24.88 gal · 94.2 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.1 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $45.80 $91.61
Mid-grade $4.15 $51.63 $103.25
Premium $4.56 $56.76 $113.53
Diesel $5.90 $73.36 $146.72

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 Falling Water, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Falling Water is 14:40:14, although it is 13:40:14 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.