How far is Memphis, TN from Hunter, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Hunter, TN is about 508.3 miles (818 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.2 miles (724.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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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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 09h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Hunter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Hunter.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
2112 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
683 ft · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto University Parkway
7.5 mi · 13 min · University Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Broad Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Stony Creek Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Stony Creek Road
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Turn left
122 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hope Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Hunter.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
198 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Memphis and Partly Cloudy near Hunter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Hunter?
The road trip is about 508.3 miles (818 km) and usually takes 09h 26m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.5 miles from Memphis and 254.8 miles from Hunter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.2 miles (724.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 $65.07 one way or $130.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Hunter, 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 Partly Cloudy near Hunter.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 450.23 mi (724.58 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 Hunter
Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3717800, -82.1587400 |
| Altitude | 478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunter (-82.15874, 36.37178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 818 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 20m |
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 | $3.63 | $65.07 | $130.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $73.57 | $147.14 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $81.09 | $162.18 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $105.07 | $210.15 |
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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