How far is Memphis, TN from Midtown, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Midtown, TN is about 354.7 miles (570.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.5 miles (503 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
354.67 mi
06h 29m
Flight
312.52 mi
502.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.52 mi
Kilometers
502.95 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.67 mi
Kilometers
570.78 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Midtown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Memphis
177.1 mi
03h 14m
To Midtown
177.6 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Midtown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Midtown.

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 29: Midtown

    2905 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    827 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Roane State Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Roane State Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Roane State Highway

    71 m · 10 sec · Roane State Highway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roane State Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
349 mi · 98%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Roane State Highway
1.46 mi
SR 29
0.55 mi
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
312.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 14m from Memphis
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Midtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Midtown?

The road trip is about 354.7 miles (570.8 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.1 miles from Memphis and 177.6 miles from Midtown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 312.5 miles (503 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 $47.18 one way or $94.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Midtown, 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 Midtown.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Midtown. Straight-line distance: 312.52 mi (502.95 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
Midtown

#2 Midtown

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

Population1,360
Coordinates35.8795200, -84.5641000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Midtown (-84.5641, 35.87952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.37 L · about $47.18
Round trip
$94.35
25.02 gal · 94.74 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.18 $94.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.21 $106.41
Premium $4.65 $58.22 $116.44
Diesel $5.30 $66.35 $132.71

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Midtown, TN. The current time in Memphis is 07:02:18, although it is 08:02:18 in Midtown.

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.