How far is Memphis, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
144.88 mi
03h 01m
Flight
117.56 mi
189.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.56 mi
Kilometers
189.19 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.88 mi
Kilometers
233.16 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-18T19:46
Arrive Mount Carmel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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
Bells
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Memphis
72.4 mi
01h 30m
To Mount Carmel
72.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Mount Carmel.

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Tennessee Avenue

    4.7 mi · 6 min · South Tennessee Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Middleburg Road

    2669 ft · 56 sec · Middleburg Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mt Carmel Road

    9.2 mi · 26 min · Mt Carmel Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Carmel Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
95.7 mi · 66%
Mt Carmel Road
9.17 mi · 6%
US 412
6.12 mi · 4%
SR 114
6.12 mi · 4%
South Tennessee Avenue
4.74 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.49 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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bells
01h 30m from Memphis
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Mount Carmel?

The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Memphis and 72.5 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Bells

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

92 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Central Station

109 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 117.56 mi (189.19 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
Mount Carmel

#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,255
Coordinates35.4978500, -88.0078100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Mount Carmel (-88.00781, 35.49785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.35 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.7 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.73 $43.47
Premium $4.65 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $5.30 $27.10 $54.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Mount Carmel. The current time is 19:46:33.

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.