How far is Memphis, TN from Springfield, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Springfield, TN is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Springfield.
-
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
-
3
Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
-
7
Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
-
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
9.6 mi · 11 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton
2117 ft · 40 sec
-
11
Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike
-
12
Continue on Tom Austin Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway
-
13
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
-
14
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue
-
15
Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Springfield?
The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Memphis and 119.3 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 200.58 mi (322.81 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 Springfield
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 36.5092100, -86.8850000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.61 | $89.21 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.