How far is Memphis, TN from Paris, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Paris, TN is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Paris.
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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
70.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trenton
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Van Hook Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street
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Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
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Turn left onto Atwood Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tyson Avenue
2180 ft · 46 sec · Tyson Avenue
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Turn left onto Veterans Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Drive
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Turn straight onto South Market Street
614 ft · 18 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West Wood Street
29 m · 2 sec · West Wood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Paris.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
70.8 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Paris?
The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Memphis and 70.4 miles from Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paris.
Stop Ideas Near Bells
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 Bells.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Paris. Straight-line distance: 125.19 mi (201.47 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 Paris
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3020000, -88.3267100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paris (-88.32671, 36.302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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