How far is Memphis, TN from Kenton, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Kenton, TN is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Kenton.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Continue on Thomas Street
15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Continue on Saint John Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
12 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 105 East: Trimble
1648 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Street
1.4 km · 2 min · County Line Street
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Continue on Mitchell Street
950 ft · 19 sec · Mitchell Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
35 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Pierce Street
2094 ft · 49 sec · Pierce Street
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Turn sharp left onto College Street
105 m · 9 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto East Mitchell Street
100 m · 7 sec · East Mitchell Street
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Turn slight left onto Mason Hall Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mason Hall Road
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Continue on West Trimble Mason Hall Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Trimble Mason Hall Road
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Continue on Trimble-Mason Hall Road
766 ft · 16 sec · Trimble-Mason Hall Road
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Continue on Mason Hall-Kenton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Mason Hall-Kenton Road
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Continue on West College Street
3134 ft · 1 min · West College Street
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Turn right onto South Poplar Street
63 m · 5 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Kenton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Thomas Street
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36.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Kenton?
The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Memphis and 51.3 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Central Station
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 93.14 mi (149.9 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 Kenton
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 36.2022900, -89.0122900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-89.01229, 36.20229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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