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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Holmes County, Mississippi
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pauline Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Pauline Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
838 ft · 14 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-240 South: Jackson Miss
2287 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
933 ft · 14 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Continue on Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
204 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Bishop J O Patterson Senior Memorial Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: McComb, New Orleans
20.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Crystal Springs North, Utica
1517 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
35.7 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto West Thomas E Jolly Drive
1 mi · 3 min · West Thomas E Jolly Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Street
29 m · 6 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Elliot Street
105 m · 16 sec · Elliot Street
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Turn right onto Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 587 Robin Wood Road
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Continue on Robin Wood Road
15.1 mi · 27 min · Robin Wood Road
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Turn sharp right onto Ranch Road
2896 ft · 2 min · Ranch Road
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Turn left onto John Dunaway Road
3050 ft · 2 min · John Dunaway Road
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Continue on John Dunaway Road
1.6 km · 4 min · John Dunaway Road
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Turn left onto Holly Springs Road
3166 ft · 2 min · Holly Springs Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Durant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 264.92 mi (426.35 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 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 7,684 |
| Coordinates | 31.3157300, -89.9778600 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-89.97786, 31.31573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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