How far is Memphis, TN from Piperton, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Piperton, TN is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.88 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.21 mi
40.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.21 mi
Kilometers
40.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.88 mi
Kilometers
48.08 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piperton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-15T19:26
Arrive Piperton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Germantown
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee

From Memphis
14.9 mi
00h 21m
To Piperton
15 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pauline Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pauline Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard

    826 ft · 14 sec · East E. H. Crump Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Lamar Avenue

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Lamar Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 240 East: Nashville

    1589 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Piperton, Collierville

    1493 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton

    569 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1032 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bill Morris Parkway
16.1 mi · 54%
Lamar Avenue
5.51 mi · 18%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.53 mi · 12%
Poplar Avenue
1.12 mi · 4%
North Pauline Street
1 mi · 3%
SR 385 East
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bill Morris Parkway

Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

16.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 21m from Memphis
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Memphis and 15 miles from Piperton.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Partly Cloudy near Piperton.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

23 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Piperton. Straight-line distance: 25.21 mi (40.57 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
Piperton

#2 Piperton

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

Population2,128
Coordinates35.0450900, -89.6217500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Piperton (-89.62175, 35.04509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Piperton. The current time is 19:26:51.

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.