How far is Memphis, TN from Whiteville, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Whiteville, TN is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
58.14 mi
01h 15m
Flight
52.21 mi
84.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.14 mi
Kilometers
93.57 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:30 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Mon, Jun 1, 2:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-06-01T12:14
Arrive Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Hickory Withe
TN

Unincoporated community in Fayette County, Tennessee

From Memphis
29 mi
00h 37m
To Whiteville
29.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland

    158 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    34 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
36.5 mi · 63%
I 40 East
20.2 mi · 35%
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
US 64
0.18 mi
Poplar Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 East

Merge slight left

36.4 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hickory Withe
00h 37m from Memphis
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Hickory Withe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Memphis and 29.1 miles from Whiteville.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Whiteville.

Stop Ideas Near Hickory Withe

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

44 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

101 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 52.21 mi (84.03 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
Whiteville

#2 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Whiteville. The current time is 12:14:56.

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.