How far is Memphis, TN from Greenbrier, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Greenbrier, TN is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.73 mi
03h 55m
Flight
181.92 mi
292.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.92 mi
Kilometers
292.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.73 mi
Kilometers
323.04 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbrier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-18T19:22
Arrive Greenbrier
Sat, Apr 18, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chapel Hill
TN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Memphis
100.3 mi
01h 57m
To Greenbrier
100.5 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    153.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    17.6 mi · 25 min · Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
166 mi · 83%
Spring Street
17.6 mi · 9%
North Main Street
7.61 mi · 4%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
SR 48
0.21 mi
West College Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

154 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapel Hill
01h 57m from Memphis
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenbrier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Memphis and 100.5 miles from Greenbrier.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenbrier.

Stop Ideas Near Chapel Hill

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

90 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Greenbrier. Straight-line distance: 181.92 mi (292.77 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
Greenbrier

#2 Greenbrier

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Greenbrier (-87.11806, 36.27644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.81 L · about $26.70
Round trip
$53.40
14.16 gal · 53.62 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.70 $53.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.11 $60.22
Premium $4.65 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $5.30 $37.55 $75.10

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Greenbrier. The current time is 19:22:39.

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.