How far is Memphis, TN from Morristown, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Morristown, TN is about 431.4 miles (694.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.38 mi
08h 00m
Flight
386.04 mi
621.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.04 mi
Kilometers
621.27 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.38 mi
Kilometers
694.24 km
Drive Time
08h 00m

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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 08h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T01:41
Arrive Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 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
7:58 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

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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Memphis
215.4 mi
04h 00m
To Morristown
216 mi
04h 00m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
393 mi · 91%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 6%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi
West 1st North Street
0.81 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
08h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
386.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
04h 00m from Memphis
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 431.4 miles (694.2 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.4 miles from Memphis and 216 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 386.1 miles (621.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 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 $57.39 one way or $114.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 386.04 mi (621.27 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
Morristown

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.22 gal
57.62 L · about $57.39
Round trip
$114.79
30.44 gal · 115.24 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.5 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.39 $114.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.73 $129.46
Premium $4.65 $70.83 $141.67
Diesel $5.30 $80.73 $161.45

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 Morristown, TN. The current time in Memphis is 01:41:28, although it is 02:41:28 in Morristown.

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.