How far is Memphis, TN from Bon Aqua Junction, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
182.88 mi
03h 23m
Flight
163.06 mi
262.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.06 mi
Kilometers
262.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.88 mi
Kilometers
294.32 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-14T22:38
Arrive Bon Aqua Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Memphis
91.3 mi
01h 41m
To Bon Aqua Junction
91.5 mi
01h 41m

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
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Bon Aqua Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Bon Aqua Junction.

  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

    162.9 mi · 2 hr 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    895 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 100

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 100

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Bon Aqua Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
175 mi · 96%
State Highway 46
2.53 mi · 1%
State Highway 100
1.16 mi · 1%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
SR 46
0.17 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

163 mi · 02h 56m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 41m from Memphis
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Bon Aqua Junction?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Memphis and 91.5 miles from Bon Aqua Junction.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Bon Aqua Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Bon Aqua Junction. Straight-line distance: 163.06 mi (262.42 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 Bon Aqua Junction

Bon Aqua Junction is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9278400, -87.3108400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Bon Aqua Junction (-87.31084, 35.92784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $24.32
Round trip
$48.65
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.32 $48.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.43 $54.86
Premium $4.65 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.30 $34.21 $68.42

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

There is no time difference between Memphis and Bon Aqua Junction. The current time is 22:38:41.

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.