How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Memphis, TN is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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
174.68 mi
03h 10m
Flight
153.38 mi
246.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.38 mi
Kilometers
246.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.68 mi
Kilometers
281.12 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sat, May 30, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Sun, May 31, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-05-30T18:23
Arrive Memphis
Sat, May 30, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
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
Bethel Springs
TN

Town in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States

From Lawrenceburg
86.5 mi
01h 35m
To Memphis
88.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jeter Way

    36 m · 7 sec · Jeter Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Gaines Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Gaines Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Waynesboro Highway

    3108 ft · 1 min · Waynesboro Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Waynesboro Highway

    23.2 mi · 27 min · Waynesboro Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.3 mi · 28%
Waynesboro Highway
23.8 mi · 14%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 13%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 12%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 8%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
153.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Springs
01h 35m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lawrenceburg and Slight 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 Lawrenceburg to Memphis?

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Bethel Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Lawrenceburg and 88.2 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 153.4 miles (246.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bethel Springs

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

114 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 153.38 mi (246.84 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

City in Indiana, USA

Population11,066
Coordinates35.2423000, -87.3347400
Altitude273
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: West Gaines Street (-87.334858, 35.242049)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Memphis. The current time is 18:23:07.

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.