How far is Kingston Springs, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Kingston Springs, TN to Memphis, TN is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.54 mi
02h 58m
Flight
177.42 mi
285.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.42 mi
Kilometers
285.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.54 mi
Kilometers
309.87 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston Springs
2026-04-17T10:02
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston Springs
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Kingston Springs
96.1 mi
01h 29m
To Memphis
96.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Springs and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Kingston Spring

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road

    1260 ft · 29 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1081 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    176.8 mi · 3 hr 11 min

  7. 7

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston Springs 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
190 mi · 99%
West Kingston Spring
1.32 mi · 1%
Luyben Hills Road
0.24 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
North Main Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 11m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 29m from Kingston Springs
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingston Springs and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston Springs to Memphis?

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Kingston Springs and 96.4 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingston Springs and Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston Springs and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 177.42 mi (285.53 km).

Kingston Springs

#1 Kingston Springs

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,714
Coordinates36.1020000, -87.1150100
Altitude159
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: (-87.114991, 36.102119)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.72 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.44 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston Springs and Memphis. The current time is 10:02:33.

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.