How far is Memphis, TN from Hopewell, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Hopewell, TN is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 291.4 miles (469 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.91 mi
06h 54m
Flight
291.44 mi
469.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
291.44 mi
Kilometers
469.03 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.91 mi
Kilometers
595.31 km
Drive Time
06h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hopewell
Sun, Nov 8, 12:33 PM EST
Return by in Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 6:28 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-11-08T04:39
Arrive Hopewell
Sun, Nov 8, 11:33 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:54 PM to 3:24 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From Memphis
184.7 mi
03h 27m
To Hopewell
185.2 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    166.6 mi · 3 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 60: Cleveland, Dayton

    950 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Georgetown Road Northwest

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Georgetown Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Freewill Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Freewill Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Freewill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 48%
I 24 East
111 mi · 30%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 14%
I 75 North
24 mi · 6%
Georgetown Road Northwest
3.09 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

167 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.5 mi
291.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 27m from Memphis
Leave By
10:12 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Clear near Hopewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km) and usually takes 06h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Memphis and 185.2 miles from Hopewell.

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

The direct path is about 291.4 miles (469 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Hopewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Clear near Hopewell.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 291.44 mi (469.03 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
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#2 Hopewell

Hopewell is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2347900, -84.8880000
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Hopewell (-84.888, 35.23479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.05 gal
49.41 L · about $47.68
Round trip
$95.37
26.1 gal · 98.82 L
Estimated CO2
116 kg one way
Round trip: 232 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $47.68 $95.37
Mid-grade $4.13 $53.86 $107.71
Premium $4.55 $59.33 $118.65
Diesel $5.88 $76.67 $153.34

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Hopewell, TN. The current time in Memphis is 04:39:29, although it is 05:39:29 in Hopewell.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.