How far is Memphis, TN from Johnsonville, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Johnsonville, TN is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Johnsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Johnsonville.
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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
116.1 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 641: Camden, Paris, Parsons
57 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit straight
100 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Nell Beard Road
731 ft · 35 sec · Nell Beard Road
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Continue on Nell Beard Road
1223 ft · 55 sec · Nell Beard Road
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Continue on Nell Beard Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · Nell Beard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Johnsonville Road
80 m · 12 sec · Old Johnsonville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Johnsonville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Johnsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
116 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Johnsonville?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Memphis and 77.5 miles from Johnsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Johnsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Johnsonville. Straight-line distance: 133.5 mi (214.85 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 Johnsonville
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.0600600, -87.9528100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsonville (-87.95281, 36.06006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
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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