How far is Memphis, TN from Jamestown, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Jamestown, TN is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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
237.68 mi
04h 20m
Flight
210.95 mi
339.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.95 mi
Kilometers
339.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.68 mi
Kilometers
382.51 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From Memphis
118.7 mi
02h 10m
To Jamestown
119 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sulphur Springs Road

    1535 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    1315 ft · 36 sec · Sulphur Springs Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leanna Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 75%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
57.1 mi · 24%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Sulphur Springs Road
0.54 mi
Leanna Road
0.41 mi
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 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

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
211 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
02h 10m from Memphis
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Memphis and 119 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 211 miles (339.5 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 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 210.95 mi (339.49 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
Jamestown

#2 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Jamestown (-86.42388, 35.9384)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.75 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
16.78 gal · 63.5 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.68 $71.37
Premium $4.65 $39.05 $78.09
Diesel $5.30 $44.50 $89.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Jamestown. The current time is 04:16:46.

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.