How far is Memphis, TN from Troy, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Troy, TN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.32 mi
02h 15m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.32 mi
Kilometers
163.06 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ripley
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Memphis
50.7 mi
01h 07m
To Troy
50.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Troy.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Thomas Street

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Thomas Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street

    54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Troy Avenue

    2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue

    2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint John Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City

    21.6 mi · 24 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Street
71.7 mi · 71%
US 51 North
21.6 mi · 21%
Saint John Avenue
2.44 mi · 2%
South Main Avenue
2.16 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 1%
US 412 West
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Street

Continue straight

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
01h 07m from Memphis
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Troy?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Memphis and 50.6 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Sunny near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

83 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

104 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Troy. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 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
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#2 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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

There is no time difference between Memphis and Troy. The current time is 21:24:02.

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.