How far is Memphis, TN from Sweetwater, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Sweetwater, TN is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
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 Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Sweetwater.
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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
153 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South
947 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 322: Sweetwater
1836 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Oakland Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2890 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Sweetwater.
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.
Sunny leaving Memphis and Clear near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 393.1 miles (632.6 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196 miles from Memphis and 197 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 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 $54.15 one way or $108.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Sweetwater, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Memphis and Clear near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
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 Pegram.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 316.31 mi (509.05 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 Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6014600, -84.4610400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-84.46104, 35.60146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $3.90 | $54.15 | $108.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $60.54 | $121.09 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $66.22 | $132.43 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $83.25 | $166.50 |
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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