How far is Jamestown, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Memphis, TN is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.28 mi
03h 37m
Flight
210.95 mi
339.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.95 mi
Kilometers
339.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.28 mi
Kilometers
383.48 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T02:31
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Jamestown
119 mi
01h 48m
To Memphis
119.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2127 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  6. 6

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
223 mi · 94%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 6%
Leanna Road
0.41 mi
Sulphur Springs Road
0.4 mi
I 840 West
0.31 mi
Second Street
0.23 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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 48m from Jamestown
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Memphis?

The road trip is about 238.3 miles (383.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from Jamestown and 119.3 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 210.95 mi (339.49 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
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: Leanna Road (-86.423883, 35.938391)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.83 L · about $31.71
Round trip
$63.43
16.82 gal · 63.66 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.71 $63.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.77 $71.54
Premium $4.65 $39.14 $78.28
Diesel $5.30 $44.61 $89.21

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 Jamestown and Memphis. The current time is 02:31:44.

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.