How far is Kimball, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Kimball, TN to Memphis, TN is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313 mi
04h 46m
Flight
247.51 mi
398.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.51 mi
Kilometers
398.33 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313 mi
Kilometers
503.72 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Return by in Kimball
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimball
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Kimball
156.3 mi
02h 23m
To Memphis
156.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Kimball and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tate Road

    60 m · 10 sec · Tate Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    47.8 mi · 51 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  8. 8

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimball 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 70%
I-24 West
78.7 mi · 25%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
247.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 23m from Kimball
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimball 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 Kimball to Memphis?

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Kimball and 156.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.67 one way or $83.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 247.51 mi (398.33 km).

Kimball

#1 Kimball

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates35.0478600, -85.6719100
Altitude207
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: Tate Road (-85.67229, 35.047879)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.81 L · about $41.67
Round trip
$83.34
22.1 gal · 83.62 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.67 $83.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.00 $93.99
Premium $4.65 $51.43 $102.85
Diesel $5.30 $58.61 $117.22

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 Kimball and Memphis. The current time is 19:47:56.

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.