How far is Memphis, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Wildwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Wildwood Lake.
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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
166.6 mi · 3 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
110 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1103 ft · 27 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn left onto Plantation Drive
131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive
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Turn right onto Trewhitt Road
1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Wildwood Lake.
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
167 mi · 03h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Wildwood Lake?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.7 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.9 miles from Memphis and 185.2 miles from Wildwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.5 miles (472.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 $49.25 one way or $98.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and Wildwood Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Memphis and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 293.56 mi (472.44 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 Wildwood Lake
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 35.0920200, -84.8543900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $3.77 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.54 | $111.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.78 | $121.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
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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