How far is Memphis, TN from Rossville, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Rossville, TN is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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 Shelby County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Rossville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Rossville.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pauline Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Pauline Street
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Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard
826 ft · 14 sec · East E. H. Crump Boulevard
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Continue on Lamar Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · Lamar Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 240: Nashville, Saint Louis
131 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 240 East: Nashville
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
16.1 mi · 20 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 57: Piperton, Collierville
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TN 57 East: Piperton
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
17 m · 2 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Rossville.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Rossville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Rossville?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Memphis and 17.3 miles from Rossville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Rossville.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Rossville. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.42 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 Rossville
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 35.0484200, -89.5425800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossville (-89.54258, 35.04842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
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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