How far is Memphis, TN from Rogersville, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Rogersville, TN is about 455.2 miles (732.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 51m 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 08h 25m.
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 Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Rogersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Rogersville.
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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 left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
119 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike
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Continue on Lee Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3152 ft · 41 sec · Rogersville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Sneedville Pike
582 ft · 17 sec · Sneedville Pike
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Rogersville.
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 Sunny near Rogersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Rogersville?
The road trip is about 455.2 miles (732.6 km) and usually takes 08h 25m 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?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.3 miles from Memphis and 227.9 miles from Rogersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 404.1 miles (650.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 $60.56 one way or $121.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Rogersville, 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 Sunny near Rogersville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
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 Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 404.17 mi (650.45 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 Rogersville
County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,364 |
| Coordinates | 36.4073200, -83.0054400 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rogersville (-83.00544, 36.40732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 733 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $60.56 | $121.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.30 | $136.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.74 | $149.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $85.18 | $170.36 |
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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