How far is Harriman, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Harriman, TN to Memphis, TN is about 353.2 miles (568.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.26 mi
05h 22m
Flight
313.69 mi
504.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
313.69 mi
Kilometers
504.84 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.26 mi
Kilometers
568.51 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Harriman
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harriman
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harriman
9:00 PM EDT
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 Harriman
176.4 mi
02h 41m
To Memphis
176.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Harriman and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Roane Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Roane Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  4. 4

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  9. 9

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harriman 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 60%
North Roane Street
137 mi · 39%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
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

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
313.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 41m from Harriman
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Harriman 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 Harriman to Memphis?

The road trip is about 353.2 miles (568.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 176.4 miles from Harriman and 176.8 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.02 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Harriman and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Harriman and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 313.69 mi (504.84 km).

Harriman

#1 Harriman

City in Tennessee

Population6,182
Coordinates35.9339600, -84.5524400
Altitude244
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: US 27 (-84.552322, 35.933857)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.19 L · about $47.02
Round trip
$94.05
24.94 gal · 94.38 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.02 $94.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.03 $106.07
Premium $4.65 $58.04 $116.07
Diesel $5.30 $66.14 $132.28

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harriman, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Harriman is 22:09:34, although it is 21:09:34 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.