How far is Memphis, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Goodlettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Goodlettsville.
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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 left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
2352 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodlettsville
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Turn slight right
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Goodlettsville.
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
198 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goodlettsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Goodlettsville?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Memphis and 111.8 miles from Goodlettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Goodlettsville.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 203.88 mi (328.11 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 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.72 | $59.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
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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