How far is Memphis, TN from East Cleveland, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to East Cleveland, TN is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and East Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and East Cleveland.
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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
166.6 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto King Street Southeast
71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
149 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast
2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue Southeast
2550 ft · 51 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Dalton Pk
903 ft · 20 sec · Dalton Pk
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1460 ft · 31 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast
738 ft · 22 sec · Dooley Street Southeast
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Continue on Gaut Street Northeast
1341 ft · 37 sec · Gaut Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
1125 ft · 37 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast
1318 ft · 60 sec · Lang Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast
619 ft · 32 sec · 11th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
101 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and East Cleveland.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Clear leaving Memphis and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to East Cleveland?
The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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 184.4 miles from Memphis and 185 miles from East Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.2 miles (471.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 CST. 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 $47.98 one way or $95.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and East Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Memphis and Sunny near East Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and East Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 293.22 mi (471.9 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 East Cleveland
East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1609100, -84.8577200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Cleveland (-84.85772, 35.16091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $3.68 | $47.98 | $95.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $54.07 | $108.15 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $59.46 | $118.91 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $76.84 | $153.68 |
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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