How far is Hohenwald, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to Memphis, TN is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.69 mi
02h 49m
Flight
143.38 mi
230.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hohenwald.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.69 mi
Kilometers
263.43 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in Hohenwald
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hohenwald
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hohenwald
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Hohenwald
81.8 mi
01h 24m
To Memphis
81.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hohenwald and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Hohenwald and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 51%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 31%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 8%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 8%
East Main Street
2.62 mi · 2%
Second Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 24m from Hohenwald
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald to Memphis?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Hohenwald and 81.9 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hohenwald and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.75 km).

Hohenwald

#1 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
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 412 (-87.551952, 35.547905)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $21.76
Round trip
$43.52
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.76 $43.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.54 $49.08
Premium $4.65 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $5.30 $30.60 $61.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hohenwald and Memphis. The current time is 01:18:51.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.