How far is Hunter, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Memphis, TN is about 399.6 miles (643.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
399.6 mi
06h 25m
Flight
341.66 mi
549.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.66 mi
Kilometers
549.85 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
399.6 mi
Kilometers
643.09 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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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 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 6:01 PM CST
Return by in Hunter
Mon, Nov 9, 1:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 7:01 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 12:56 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Hunter
199.2 mi
03h 12m
To Memphis
200.4 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°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 Hunter and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Hill Road

    19 m · 7 sec · College Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jacksboro Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksboro Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  28. 28

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  31. 31

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  33. 33

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  34. 34

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunter 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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 53%
North Roane Street
139 mi · 35%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 2%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 2%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 1%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 1%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
341.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
03h 12m from Hunter
Leave By
11:08 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hunter 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 Hunter to Memphis?

The road trip is about 399.6 miles (643.1 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.2 miles from Hunter and 200.4 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 341.6 miles (549.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.14 one way or $102.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hunter 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 Hunter and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 341.66 mi (549.85 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3623000, -84.1404800
Altitude334
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: College Hill Road (-84.140521, 36.362225)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 643 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.1 gal
53.38 L · about $51.14
Round trip
$102.28
28.2 gal · 106.76 L
Estimated CO2
125.3 kg one way
Round trip: 250.6 kg / 552 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $51.14 $102.28
Mid-grade $4.10 $57.82 $115.65
Premium $4.52 $63.73 $127.46
Diesel $5.86 $82.58 $165.17

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hunter, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Hunter is 12:36:13, although it is 11:36:13 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.