How far is Loudon, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to Memphis, TN is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.23 mi
05h 40m
Flight
324.18 mi
521.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.18 mi
Kilometers
521.72 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.23 mi
Kilometers
618.36 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Loudon
191.9 mi
02h 50m
To Memphis
192.4 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Loudon and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugar Limb Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  16. 16

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 55%
Nashville
154 mi · 40%
Sugar Limb Road
9.76 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
East Lee Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
324.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
02h 50m from Loudon
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loudon 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 Loudon to Memphis?

The road trip is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Loudon and 192.4 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.13 one way or $102.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Loudon and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 324.18 mi (521.72 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

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

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
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: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 618 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.56 gal
51.32 L · about $51.13
Round trip
$102.27
27.12 gal · 102.64 L
Estimated CO2
120.5 kg one way
Round trip: 241 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.13 $102.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.67 $115.34
Premium $4.65 $63.11 $126.22
Diesel $5.30 $71.92 $143.84

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Loudon, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Loudon is 22:48:39, although it is 21:48:39 in Memphis.

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.