How far is Memphis, TN from Holly Springs, MS?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Holly Springs, MS is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
291.72 mi
05h 53m
Flight
264.92 mi
426.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.92 mi
Kilometers
426.35 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.72 mi
Kilometers
469.48 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, Aug 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sun, Aug 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-08-22T22:46
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, Aug 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:14 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
Durant
MS

City in Holmes County, Mississippi

From Memphis
146.1 mi
02h 56m
To Holly Springs
145.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Aug 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
101°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Aug 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Holly Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pauline Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Pauline Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    838 ft · 14 sec · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-240 South: Jackson Miss

    2287 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    933 ft · 14 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

    204 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica

    1517 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    35.7 mi · 49 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive

    1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street

    29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Elliot Street

    105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Robin Wood Road

    15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road

    2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto John Dunaway Road

    3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road

  20. 20

    Continue on John Dunaway Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Holly Springs Road

    3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
204 mi · 70%
US 51
38.8 mi · 13%
I 55 South
20.3 mi · 7%
Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 5%
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
4.39 mi · 2%
Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway

204 mi · 03h 42m

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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durant
02h 56m from Memphis
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Durant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Memphis and 145.6 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.80 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Durant

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

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

RAIL

Greenwood

58 mi away
Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

58 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
300 W. Capital Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 264.92 mi (426.35 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
Holly Springs

#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population7,684
Coordinates31.3157300, -89.9778600
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.97 L · about $38.80
Round trip
$77.61
20.58 gal · 77.94 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.80 $77.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.76 $87.53
Premium $4.65 $47.89 $95.78
Diesel $5.30 $54.58 $109.16

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 · Aug 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Holly Springs. The current time is 22:46:36.

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.