How far is Holly Springs, MS from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Holly Springs, MS to Memphis, TN is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holly Springs and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holly Springs and Memphis.
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Start on Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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Turn right onto John Dunaway Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · John Dunaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn sharp left
18.1 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Elliot Street
105 m · 22 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
29 m · 5 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Thomas E Jolly Drive
1.6 km · 3 min · Thomas E Jolly Drive
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Turn slight right onto MS 27
69 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
35.7 mi · 49 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, US 51 North
1780 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
202.5 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Avenue
907 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
1380 ft · 26 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1607 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pauline Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pauline Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Holly Springs and Memphis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Grenada
Keep slight left to continue on Grenada, Memphis
203 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Sunny then Slight 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 Holly Springs to Memphis?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (468.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Holly Springs and 145.4 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 5:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.93 one way or $77.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holly Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Durant
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 Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 264.92 mi (426.35 km).
#1 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $3.79 | $38.93 | $77.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.78 | $87.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.67 | $111.33 |
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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