How far is Memphis, TN from Tennessee Ridge, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Tennessee Ridge, TN is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.84 mi
03h 41m
Flight
150.79 mi
242.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.79 mi
Kilometers
242.68 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.84 mi
Kilometers
289.43 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-18T19:38
Arrive Tennessee Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Memphis
89.9 mi
01h 50m
To Tennessee Ridge
90 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Tennessee Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Tennessee Ridge.

  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

    133.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Linden, Waverly

    1027 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tennessee Ridge Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · Tennessee Ridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waverly Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Waverly Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1238 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto School Street

    31 m · 4 sec · School Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Tennessee Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
145 mi · 81%
State Highway 13
22.8 mi · 13%
Tennessee Ridge Road
5.53 mi · 3%
Waverly Road
5.1 mi · 3%
South Church Street
0.52 mi
South Main Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

133 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
150.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 50m from Memphis
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tennessee Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Tennessee Ridge?

The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Memphis and 90 miles from Tennessee Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tennessee Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Tennessee Ridge. Straight-line distance: 150.79 mi (242.68 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
Tennessee Ridge

#2 Tennessee Ridge

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates36.3120000, -87.7733600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Tennessee Ridge (-87.77336, 36.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.02 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.04 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Tennessee Ridge. The current time is 19:38:45.

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.