How far is Forest Hills, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Memphis, TN is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Memphis.
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Start on the route
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Hillsboro Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Pike
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Highway 100
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100
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Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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Turn left onto I 40 West: Memphis
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
185.1 mi · 3 hr 20 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 Forest Hills and Memphis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
185 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Memphis?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Forest Hills and 103.9 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.9 miles (307.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.95 one way or $53.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Forest Hills and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 190.88 mi (307.19 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0683900, -86.8441700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
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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