How far is Memphis, TN from South Fulton, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to South Fulton, TN is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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 02h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and South Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and South Fulton.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Continue on Thomas Street
15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.7 mi · 48 min
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street
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Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Continue on Saint John Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
27.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right
2224 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto West State Line Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West State Line Street
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Continue on West State Line Street
526 ft · 13 sec · West State Line Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and South Fulton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Thomas Street
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36.7 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to South Fulton?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Memphis and 62 miles from South Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near South Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Gates
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 Gates.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and South Fulton. Straight-line distance: 114.2 mi (183.78 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 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fulton (-88.87534, 36.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.38 | $40.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
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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