How far is Memphis, TN from Lakesite, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Lakesite, TN is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
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 Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Lakesite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Lakesite.
-
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
166.6 mi · 3 hr
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
-
7
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
-
9
Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
1308 ft · 37 sec
-
11
Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street
-
12
Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
-
13
Turn right onto John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway
-
14
Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
-
15
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
-
16
Continue on Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
-
17
Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
-
18
Continue on West Main Street
94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
-
19
Continue on West Main Street
1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
-
20
Continue on East Main Street
1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
-
22
Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
-
23
Continue on State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
-
24
At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
-
25
Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
-
26
Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
-
27
Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward TN 319: Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy
1816 ft · 50 sec
-
29
Turn left onto Tsati Terrace
1.2 km · 1 min · Tsati Terrace
-
30
Continue on Hixson Pike
4 mi · 7 min · Hixson Pike
-
31
Keep slight right to continue on Hixson Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hixson Pike
-
32
Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
1036 ft · 49 sec · Shoreline Drive
-
33
Continue on Shoreline Drive
93 m · 17 sec · Shoreline Drive
-
34
Turn sharp right
104 m · 15 sec
-
35
Continue on Bayview Road
764 ft · 34 sec · Bayview Road
-
36
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayview Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Lakesite.
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
167 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Lakesite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Lakesite?
The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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 170.5 miles from Memphis and 170.8 miles from Lakesite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 $45.40 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Lakesite, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Lakesite.
Stop Ideas Near Dickson
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 Dickson.
Clarksville, TN
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Lakesite. Straight-line distance: 277.97 mi (447.35 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 Lakesite
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,866 |
| Coordinates | 35.2086800, -85.1269000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakesite (-85.1269, 35.20868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.40 | $90.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.21 | $102.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.03 | $112.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.86 | $127.72 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.