How far is Greenbrier, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Memphis, TN is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
209.94 mi
03h 16m
Flight
181.92 mi
292.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.92 mi
Kilometers
292.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.94 mi
Kilometers
337.86 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 PM CDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-18T17:55
Arrive Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
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
Chapel Hill
TN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Greenbrier
100.3 mi
01h 38m
To Memphis
109.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
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 Greenbrier and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenbrier and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17.6 mi · 25 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Street

    534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Center Avenue

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  8. 8

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
153 mi · 73%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 4%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
I 240 West
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapel Hill
01h 38m from Greenbrier
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier to Memphis?

The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Greenbrier and 109.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenbrier and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Chapel Hill

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

90 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 181.92 mi (292.77 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
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: SR 49 (-87.118232, 36.276614)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.04 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.08 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 Greenbrier and Memphis. The current time is 17:55:32.

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.