How far is Memphis, TN from Soddy-Daisy, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN is about 353.5 miles (568.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.52 mi
06h 32m
Flight
274.35 mi
441.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.35 mi
Kilometers
441.53 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.52 mi
Kilometers
568.94 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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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 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-23T01:28
Arrive Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Burns
TN

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

From Memphis
176.7 mi
03h 16m
To Soddy-Daisy
176.9 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Soddy-Daisy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Soddy-Daisy.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

    1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    553 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    166.6 mi · 3 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    16.6 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1681 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harrison Lane

    545 ft · 21 sec · Harrison Lane

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 52 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Soddy-Daisy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 51%
I 24 East
104 mi · 29%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
US 27 North
17 mi · 5%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Harrison Lane
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

167 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
03h 16m from Memphis
Leave By
10:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Soddy-Daisy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Soddy-Daisy?

The road trip is about 353.5 miles (568.9 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Memphis and 176.9 miles from Soddy-Daisy.

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

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 $47.02 one way or $94.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Soddy-Daisy, 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 Soddy-Daisy.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Soddy-Daisy. Straight-line distance: 274.35 mi (441.53 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
Soddy-Daisy

#2 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.47 gal
47.22 L · about $47.02
Round trip
$94.05
24.94 gal · 94.44 L
Estimated CO2
110.8 kg one way
Round trip: 221.6 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.02 $94.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.03 $106.07
Premium $4.65 $58.04 $116.07
Diesel $5.30 $66.14 $132.28

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and Soddy-Daisy, TN. The current time in Memphis is 01:28:49, although it is 02:28:49 in Soddy-Daisy.

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.