How far is Memphis, TN from Henderson, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Henderson, TN is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.38 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.86 mi
131.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.86 mi
Kilometers
131.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.38 mi
Kilometers
142.24 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-18T19:38
Arrive Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 9:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Somerville
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Memphis
44.1 mi
00h 59m
To Henderson
44.2 mi
00h 59m

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
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland

    158 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    38.2 mi · 50 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    28 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

    19 m · 3 sec · North Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
38.3 mi · 43%
I 40 East
20.2 mi · 23%
West Main Street
1.43 mi · 2%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
US 64
0.18 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 East

Merge slight left

38.2 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 59m from Memphis
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Memphis and 44.2 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 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 Henderson.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

66 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 81.86 mi (131.74 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in Chester County, Tennessee

Population6,417
Coordinates35.4392400, -88.6414400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Henderson (-88.64144, 35.43924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.77 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $4.65 $14.52 $29.04
Diesel $5.30 $16.55 $33.10

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 Henderson. The current time is 19:38:15.

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.