How far is Memphis, TN from Brownsville, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.8 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.92 mi
86.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.92 mi
Kilometers
86.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.8 mi
Kilometers
102.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, Apr 11, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-11T01:20
Arrive Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gallaway
TN

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

From Memphis
31.9 mi
00h 37m
To Brownsville
31.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    849 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    54 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    791 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Anderson Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Anderson Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    3275 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
58.7 mi · 92%
Anderson Avenue
3.85 mi · 6%
East Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
SR 76
0.19 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

46.7 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallaway
00h 37m from Memphis
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gallaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Memphis and 31.9 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gallaway

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

46 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

93 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 53.92 mi (86.78 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
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Brownsville. The current time is 01:20:42.

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.