How far is Memphis, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
253.08 mi
05h 05m
Flight
217.11 mi
349.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.11 mi
Kilometers
349.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.08 mi
Kilometers
407.29 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-14T22:54
Arrive Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:50 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
Parsons
TN

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

From Memphis
126.4 mi
02h 32m
To Tullahoma
126.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1316 ft · 24 sec · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Columbia Road East

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road East

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Columbia Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Columbia Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    155 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
95.7 mi · 38%
US 412
47.5 mi · 19%
SR 114
47.5 mi · 19%
Old Columbia Road
10.2 mi · 4%
Old Columbia Road East
5.54 mi · 2%
Old Columbia Highway
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

83.6 mi · 01h 31m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsons
02h 32m from Memphis
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Parsons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Memphis and 126.7 miles from Tullahoma.

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

The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.68 one way or $67.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parsons

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

119 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 217.11 mi (349.41 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
Tullahoma

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.81 L · about $33.68
Round trip
$67.35
17.86 gal · 67.62 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.68 $67.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.98 $75.96
Premium $4.65 $41.56 $83.12
Diesel $5.30 $47.36 $94.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Tullahoma. The current time is 22:54:20.

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.