How far is Memphis, TN from Belle Meade, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Belle Meade, TN is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Belle Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Belle Meade.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
186.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
1221 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Memphis-Bristol Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway
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Continue on Harding Pike
1.9 mi · 4 min · Harding Pike
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Turn right onto Harding Place
1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harding Place
1304 ft · 32 sec · Harding Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Belle Meade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
186 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belle Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Belle Meade?
The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Memphis and 102.9 miles from Belle Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belle Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Belle Meade. Straight-line distance: 190.82 mi (307.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Belle Meade
City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,788 |
| Coordinates | 36.0958900, -86.8569400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Meade (-86.85694, 36.09589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.34 | $54.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.83 | $61.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.45 | $76.91 |
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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