How far is Memphis, TN from Apison, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Apison, TN is about 357.3 miles (575 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.26 mi
06h 42m
Flight
284.22 mi
457.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.22 mi
Kilometers
457.4 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.26 mi
Kilometers
574.96 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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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 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-14T19:39
Arrive Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 2:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:42 PM to 3:12 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From Memphis
178.5 mi
03h 21m
To Apison
178.8 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

    1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    553 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    166.6 mi · 3 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Apison Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Apison Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 50%
I 24 East
111 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 2%
Apison Pike
6.6 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

167 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.1 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 21m from Memphis
Leave By
10:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Apison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.3 miles (575 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Memphis and 178.8 miles from Apison.

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

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Apison. Straight-line distance: 284.22 mi (457.4 km).

Memphis

#1 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
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#2 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Apison (-85.02384, 35.02396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.72 L · about $47.55
Round trip
$95.10
25.22 gal · 95.44 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.55 $95.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.63 $107.26
Premium $4.65 $58.69 $117.37
Diesel $5.30 $66.88 $133.77

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Apison, TN. The current time in Memphis is 19:39:50, although it is 20:39:50 in Apison.

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.