How far is Huntsville, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Huntsville, TN to Memphis, TN is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.89 mi
05h 53m
Flight
323.45 mi
520.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
323.45 mi
Kilometers
520.55 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.89 mi
Kilometers
592.06 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sat, May 30, 1:16 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-30T08:23
Arrive Memphis
Sat, May 30, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:00 PM EDT
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
White Bluff
TN

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Huntsville
183.1 mi
02h 56m
To Memphis
184.7 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Place

    6 m · 6 sec · Woodland Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    745 ft · 23 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  4. 4

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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  24. 24

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  25. 25

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 57%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 24%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 6%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 3%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 3%
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

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
323.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bluff
02h 56m from Huntsville
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Huntsville and 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 Huntsville to Memphis?

The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592.1 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.1 miles from Huntsville and 184.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 323.5 miles (520.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Huntsville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near White Bluff

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

49 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 323.45 mi (520.55 km).

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#1 Huntsville

Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,285
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.4904900
Altitude402
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: Woodland Place (-84.490497, 36.40983)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 592 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.98 gal
49.14 L · about $48.95
Round trip
$97.90
25.96 gal · 98.28 L
Estimated CO2
115.4 kg one way
Round trip: 230.7 kg / 509 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.95 $97.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.20 $110.41
Premium $4.65 $60.41 $120.82
Diesel $5.30 $68.85 $137.69

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntsville, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Huntsville is 08:23:18, although it is 07:23:18 in Memphis.

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.