How far is Memphis, TN from Falling Water, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Falling Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Falling Water.
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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
103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
1219 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dayton Pike
2129 ft · 38 sec · Dayton Pike
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Continue on Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Falling Water.
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 Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Falling Water?
The road trip is about 350.3 miles (563.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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 174.9 miles from Memphis and 175.4 miles from Falling Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.5 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 $45.51 one way or $91.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Falling Water, 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 Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
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.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 270.82 mi (435.85 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 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $51.29 | $102.59 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $72.89 | $145.77 |
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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