How far is Memphis, TN from Rayville, LA?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Rayville, LA is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Rayville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Rayville.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
62 m · 12 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East G. E. Patterson Avenue
558 ft · 13 sec · East G. E. Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto South B. B. King Boulevard
2970 ft · 54 sec · South B. B. King Boulevard
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Continue on South Third Street
135.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · South Third Street
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 7 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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Turn straight onto North Broad Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Greenville Bypass
22.5 mi · 27 min · Greenville Bypass
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto East Armstrong Street
1302 ft · 27 sec · East Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1715 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Archer Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Archer Street
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Continue on Avenue Kilbourne
1.3 mi · 2 min · Avenue Kilbourne
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue on State Route 17
8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Route 17
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 17
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Continue on State Route 17
7.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 17
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Archibald, Rayville
844 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto South Louisa Street
620 ft · 13 sec · South Louisa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Louisa Street
38 m · 2 sec · South Louisa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Louisa Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Louisa Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Street
820 ft · 14 sec · Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Rayville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Third Street
Continue on South Third Street
136 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Rayville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Rayville?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Shaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Memphis and 120.5 miles from Rayville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.41 one way or $60.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Rayville.
Stop Ideas Near Shaw
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 Shaw.
Greenwood
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Rayville. Straight-line distance: 208.98 mi (336.32 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 Rayville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,436 |
| Coordinates | 32.4773600, -91.7548500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rayville (-91.75485, 32.47736)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.57 | $30.41 | $60.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $34.36 | $68.73 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $49.53 | $99.06 |
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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