How far is Memphis, TN from Fairfield Glade, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Fairfield Glade, TN is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296 miles (476.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Fairfield Glade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Fairfield Glade.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
111.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 101: Crossville
955 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Peavine Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road
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Turn right onto Snead Drive
2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Fairfield Glade.
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
198 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Fairfield Glade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Fairfield Glade?
The road trip is about 331.9 miles (534.1 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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?
Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Memphis and 166.2 miles from Fairfield Glade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296 miles (476.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $44.16 one way or $88.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Fairfield Glade.
Stop Ideas Near Dickson
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 Dickson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Fairfield Glade. Straight-line distance: 295.98 mi (476.34 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 Fairfield Glade
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee
| Population | 6,989 |
| Coordinates | 36.0003500, -84.8863400 |
| Altitude | 636 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Glade (-84.88634, 36.00035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.16 | $88.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.11 | $124.22 |
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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