How far is Memphis, TN from Oak Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Oak Ridge, TN is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 50m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Oak Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Oak Ridge.
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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
137 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · North Illinois Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Illinois Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Oak Ridge.
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 Mostly Sunny near Oak Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Oak Ridge?
The road trip is about 373.7 miles (601.4 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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 186.6 miles from Memphis and 187.1 miles from Oak Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $49.70 one way or $99.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Oak Ridge, 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 Mostly Sunny near Oak Ridge.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Oak Ridge. Straight-line distance: 330.11 mi (531.26 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 Oak Ridge
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 36.0103600, -84.2696400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Ridge (-84.26964, 36.01036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $49.70 | $99.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.05 | $112.11 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.34 | $122.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.91 | $139.81 |
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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