How far is Memphis, TN from Hickory Withe, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.79 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.79 mi
43.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.79 mi
Kilometers
52.77 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hickory Withe
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-15T19:26
Arrive Hickory Withe
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bartlett
TN

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

From Memphis
16.4 mi
00h 21m
To Hickory Withe
16.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Hickory Withe.

  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

    10.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Donelson Drive

    11 m · 1 sec · Donelson Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Donelson Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
20.2 mi · 62%
US 64 East
10.8 mi · 33%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi · 1%
US 64
0.18 mi · 1%
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Donelson Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 21m from Memphis
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Hickory Withe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Hickory Withe?

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Memphis and 16.4 miles from Hickory Withe.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bartlett

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

19 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Hickory Withe. Straight-line distance: 26.79 mi (43.12 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
Hickory Withe

#2 Hickory Withe

Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee

Population2,973
Coordinates35.2439800, -89.5886900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Hickory Withe (-89.58869, 35.24398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Hickory Withe. The current time is 19:26:52.

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.