How far is Hopewell, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Hopewell, TN to Memphis, TN is about 372 miles (598.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.98 mi
05h 43m
Flight
291.44 mi
469.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.44 mi
Kilometers
469.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.98 mi
Kilometers
598.65 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 9:19 AM CST
Return by in Hopewell
Sun, Nov 8, 4:03 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-11-08T04:36
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 10:19 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
9:00 PM EST
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 Hopewell
185.7 mi
02h 51m
To Memphis
186.3 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Freewill Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Freewill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Chattanooga

    1810 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 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 Hopewell 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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 59%
Chattanooga
135 mi · 36%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
Georgetown Road Northwest
2.91 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
I 24 West
0.69 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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.6 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 51m from Hopewell
Leave By
5:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopewell and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopewell to Memphis?

The road trip is about 372 miles (598.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m 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 185.7 miles from Hopewell and 186.3 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.98 one way or $95.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Areas Of Fog then Sunny 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 Hopewell and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 291.44 mi (469.03 km).

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#1 Hopewell

Hopewell is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2347900, -84.8880000
Altitude220
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: Georgetown Pike (-84.887964, 35.234808)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.13 gal
49.69 L · about $47.98
Round trip
$95.95
26.26 gal · 99.38 L
Estimated CO2
116.7 kg one way
Round trip: 233.4 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $47.98 $95.95
Mid-grade $4.13 $54.19 $108.38
Premium $4.55 $59.69 $119.38
Diesel $5.88 $77.14 $154.28

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopewell, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Hopewell is 04:36:14, although it is 03:36:14 in Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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