How far is Memphis, TN from Jamestown, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Jamestown, TN is about 338.6 miles (544.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.57 mi
06h 24m
Flight
300.04 mi
482.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.04 mi
Kilometers
482.87 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.57 mi
Kilometers
544.87 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Memphis
169.1 mi
03h 12m
To Jamestown
169.5 mi
03h 12m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Clarkrange Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South York Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South York Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Central Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
300 mi · 89%
South York Highway
17 mi · 5%
Clarkrange Highway
14.8 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
East Commercial Avenue
1.37 mi
South Main Street
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
300.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
03h 12m from Memphis
Leave By
11:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
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 338.6 miles (544.9 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from Memphis and 169.5 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 CDT. 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 $45.06 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 300.04 mi (482.87 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 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Jamestown (-84.93189, 36.42757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.95 gal
45.22 L · about $45.06
Round trip
$90.13
23.9 gal · 90.44 L
Estimated CO2
106.2 kg one way
Round trip: 212.4 kg / 468 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.06 $90.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.82 $101.65
Premium $4.65 $55.62 $111.23
Diesel $5.30 $63.38 $126.77

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 03:10:44.

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.