How far is Gruetli-Laager, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Gruetli-Laager, TN to Memphis, TN is about 308 miles (495.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (403 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
307.93 mi
04h 47m
Flight
250.43 mi
403.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.43 mi
Kilometers
403.03 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.93 mi
Kilometers
495.56 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Gruetli-Laager
Tue, May 26, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gruetli-Laager
2026-05-26T05:24
Arrive Memphis
Tue, May 26, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gruetli-Laager
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Gruetli-Laager
153.8 mi
02h 23m
To Memphis
154.2 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gruetli-Laager and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gruetli-Laager and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.6 mi · 17 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pelham Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pelham Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Elkhead Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Elkhead Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gruetli-Laager 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 71%
Elkhead Road
60.6 mi · 20%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
Pelham Road
3.46 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Second Street
0.23 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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
250.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 23m from Gruetli-Laager
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gruetli-Laager and 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 Gruetli-Laager to Memphis?

The road trip is about 308 miles (495.6 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Gruetli-Laager and 154.2 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 250.4 miles (403 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.99 one way or $81.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gruetli-Laager and Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gruetli-Laager and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 250.43 mi (403.03 km).

Gruetli-Laager

#1 Gruetli-Laager

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,734
Coordinates35.3723000, -85.6180300
Altitude584
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 108 (-85.618004, 35.372233)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.13 L · about $40.99
Round trip
$81.98
21.74 gal · 82.26 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.99 $81.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.23 $92.46
Premium $4.65 $50.59 $101.18
Diesel $5.30 $57.65 $115.31

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Gruetli-Laager and Memphis. The current time is 05:24:18.

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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.