How far is Memphis, TN from Loretto, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Loretto, TN is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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.
Human settlement in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Loretto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Loretto.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pauline Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Pauline Street
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Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard
826 ft · 14 sec · East E. H. Crump Boulevard
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Lamar Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
131 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 240 East: Nashville
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
1557 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth
541 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
39.7 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
4.3 mi · 7 min · Woodward Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Doctor Hicks Boulevard
3234 ft · 1 min · East Doctor Hicks Boulevard
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
1082 ft · 21 sec · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Florence Boulevard
7.3 mi · 12 min · Florence Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on US 43 North, AL 13 North: Lawrenceburg
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Vine Street
34 m · 5 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1136 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Loretto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Loretto?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Guys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Memphis and 89.1 miles from Loretto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 147.55 mi (237.46 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 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loretto (-87.43974, 35.07786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
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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