How far is Memphis, TN from Plainview, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Plainview, TN is about 408.4 miles (657.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m 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 07h 38m.
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 Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Plainview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Plainview.
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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
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass
6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
1147 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Old Broadway
1290 ft · 30 sec · Old Broadway
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Continue on Tazewell Pike
14.2 mi · 25 min · Tazewell Pike
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Turn right onto Stowers Drive
845 ft · 39 sec · Stowers Drive
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Continue on Stowers Drive
111 m · 16 sec · Stowers Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stowers Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Plainview.
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.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Plainview?
The road trip is about 408.4 miles (657.2 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?
Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.6 miles from Memphis and 204.7 miles from Plainview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 358.1 miles (576.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 $56.26 one way or $112.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 128.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Plainview, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade
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 Belle Meade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 358.09 mi (576.29 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 Plainview
Plainview, Tennessee, is situated in Union County amidst the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1773100, -83.7953400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainview (-83.79534, 36.17731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 657 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 05m |
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 | $3.90 | $56.26 | $112.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $62.90 | $125.80 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $68.79 | $137.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $86.49 | $172.98 |
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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