How far is Memphis, TN from Lewisburg, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Lewisburg, TN is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185 miles (297.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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 04h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Lewisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Lewisburg.
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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
83.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
47 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto James M Campbell Boulevard West
4.3 mi · 7 min · James M Campbell Boulevard West
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Continue on New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi · 16 min · New Lewisburg Highway
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Continue on New Columbia Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway
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Continue on North Ellington Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ellington Parkway
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Turn right onto Verona Avenue
2199 ft · 48 sec · Verona Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue
75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Lewisburg.
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
83.6 mi · 01h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Lewisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Lewisburg?
The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Memphis and 108.7 miles from Lewisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185 miles (297.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Lewisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 184.99 mi (297.71 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 Lewisburg
Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,559 |
| Coordinates | 35.4492400, -86.7888900 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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