How far is Lynchburg, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Lynchburg, TN to Memphis, TN is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
267.28 mi
04h 20m
Flight
207.63 mi
334.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.63 mi
Kilometers
334.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.28 mi
Kilometers
430.14 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Fri, Oct 16, 2:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-10-15T17:29
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
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
Savannah
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Lynchburg
119.7 mi
02h 10m
To Memphis
147.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiles Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hiles Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    130 m · 24 sec · Wall Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Majors Boulevard

    2663 ft · 45 sec · Majors Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lynchburg Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Lynchburg Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  13. 13

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  20. 20

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

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  28. 28

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  29. 29

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynchburg 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.3 mi · 18%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 17%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 12%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 8%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 8%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 5%
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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
207.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savannah
02h 10m from Lynchburg
Leave By
8:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynchburg and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Memphis?

The road trip is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Savannah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.7 miles from Lynchburg and 147.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 8:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Memphis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 207.63 mi (334.15 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2831400, -86.3741600
Altitude245
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: Hiles Street (-86.374215, 35.28312)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.7 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.63
18.86 gal · 71.4 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $36.81 $73.63
Mid-grade $4.37 $41.16 $82.32
Premium $4.77 $45.02 $90.04
Diesel $6.00 $56.60 $113.20

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynchburg and Memphis. The current time is 17:29:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.