How far is Memphis, TN from Fairview, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Fairview, TN is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
393.23 mi
07h 19m
Flight
342.2 mi
550.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.2 mi
Kilometers
550.72 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.23 mi
Kilometers
632.84 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Fairview
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:20 PM to 3:50 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Memphis
196.4 mi
03h 39m
To Fairview
196.9 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    153 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    22.1 mi · 29 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto William Blount Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · William Blount Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1609 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairview Drive

    2034 ft · 2 min · Fairview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Niles Ferry Road

    1681 ft · 46 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Niles Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
363 mi · 92%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
22.1 mi · 6%
William Blount Drive
3.47 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Fairview Drive
0.39 mi
Old Niles Ferry Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
342.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 39m from Memphis
Leave By
9:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Memphis and 196.9 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 $52.34 one way or $104.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Fairview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 342.2 mi (550.72 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
Fairview

#2 Fairview

City in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population9,599
Coordinates35.7153600, -84.0093500
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Fairview (-84.00935, 35.71536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 633 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.88 gal
52.53 L · about $52.34
Round trip
$104.68
27.76 gal · 105.06 L
Estimated CO2
123.4 kg one way
Round trip: 246.7 kg / 544 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.34 $104.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.03 $118.06
Premium $4.65 $64.60 $129.20
Diesel $5.30 $73.62 $147.24

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Fairview, TN. The current time in Memphis is 01:17:45, although it is 02:17:45 in Fairview.

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.