How far is Memphis, TN from Loudon, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Loudon, TN is about 382 miles (614.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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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 07h 03m.
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 Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Loudon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Loudon.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
153 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 324: Sugar Limb Road
2052 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Hotchkiss Valley Road East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Hotchkiss Valley Road East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway
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Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Mulberry Street
581 ft · 16 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Blair Street
12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Loudon.
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
198 mi · 03h 34m
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 Loudon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Loudon?
The road trip is about 382 miles (614.7 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?
Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.8 miles from Memphis and 191.3 miles from Loudon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.2 miles (521.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 $50.83 one way or $101.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Loudon, 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 Loudon.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs
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 Kingston Springs.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 324.18 mi (521.72 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 Loudon
Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 6,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.7328500, -84.3338100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 615 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.83 | $101.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.33 | $114.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.74 | $125.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.50 | $143.00 |
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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