How far is Memphis, TN from Bruceton, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Bruceton, TN is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Gibson 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 Bruceton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Bruceton.
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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
98.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1075 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
115 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70
1963 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Veterans Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
1580 ft · 45 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Broadway of America
5.1 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
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Continue on Broad Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Bruceton.
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
98.2 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Bruceton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Bruceton?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Bradford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Memphis and 67.9 miles from Bruceton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Bruceton.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford
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 Bradford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Bruceton. Straight-line distance: 118.52 mi (190.74 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 Bruceton
City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 36.0381200, -88.2444900 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bruceton (-88.24449, 36.03812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
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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