How far is Loretto, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Loretto, TN to Memphis, TN is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Memphis.
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Start on South Main Street
1136 ft · 51 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vine Street
34 m · 7 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto South Military Street
13.1 mi · 15 min · South Military Street
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Continue straight
3055 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South Court Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Woodward Avenue
1146 ft · 24 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodward Avenue
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Corinth
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
1106 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
729 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Prescott Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · South Prescott Street
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Turn straight
79 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1607 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pauline Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pauline Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto and Memphis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 72
Continue straight
44.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto 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 Loretto to Memphis?
The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 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?
Guys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Loretto and 89.4 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 147.55 mi (237.46 km).
#1 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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