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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.27 mi
04h 18m
Flight
184.99 mi
297.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.99 mi
Kilometers
297.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.27 mi
Kilometers
349.66 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-17T21:24
Arrive Lewisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Memphis
108.5 mi
02h 09m
To Lewisburg
108.7 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

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.

  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

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    47 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James M Campbell Boulevard West

    4.3 mi · 7 min · James M Campbell Boulevard West

  15. 15

    Continue on New Lewisburg Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · New Lewisburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on New Columbia Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Ellington Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Ellington Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Verona Avenue

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Verona Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward North 2nd Avenue

    75 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
95.7 mi · 44%
US 412
40 mi · 18%
SR 114
40 mi · 18%
New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi · 5%
New Columbia Highway
5.16 mi · 2%
James M Campbell Boulevard West
4.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
185 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 09m from Memphis
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 184.99 mi (297.71 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 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Lewisburg. The current time is 21:24:33.

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.