How far is Humboldt, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to Memphis, TN is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.17 mi
01h 31m
Flight
78.79 mi
126.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.79 mi
Kilometers
126.8 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.17 mi
Kilometers
154.77 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Humboldt
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Humboldt
48 mi
00h 45m
To Memphis
48.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  5. 5

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humboldt 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
71.3 mi · 74%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 14%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
I 240 West
0.13 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 45m from Humboldt
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Humboldt 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 Humboldt to Memphis?

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Humboldt and 48.2 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 78.79 mi (126.8 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
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: East Main Street (-88.915896, 35.819847)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 Humboldt and Memphis. The current time is 22:33:39.

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.