How far is Memphis, TN from Winchester, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Winchester, TN is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
257.04 mi
05h 12m
Flight
222.36 mi
357.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.36 mi
Kilometers
357.85 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.04 mi
Kilometers
413.66 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 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
Clifton
TN

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Memphis
128.4 mi
02h 36m
To Winchester
128.7 mi
02h 36m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2218 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

    105 m · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    736 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Road

    31.1 mi · 36 min · Wayne Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Route 64

    44.4 mi · 51 min · United States Route 64

  16. 16

    Continue on West College Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · West College Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rowe Gap Road

    1264 ft · 21 sec · Rowe Gap Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward David Crockett Highway

    11 m · 1 sec · David Crockett Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto David Crockett Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    2071 ft · 29 sec · 1st Avenue Southwest

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward South College Street

    63 m · 7 sec · South College Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

    56 m · 6 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 East
72.9 mi · 28%
West College Street
64.4 mi · 25%
United States Route 64
44.4 mi · 17%
Wayne Road
31.1 mi · 12%
I 40 East
20.2 mi · 8%
David Crockett Highway
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 East

Merge slight left

72.8 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
02h 36m from Memphis
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Memphis and Sunny near Winchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.1 miles (413.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Memphis and 128.7 miles from Winchester.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 222.36 mi (357.85 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
Winchester

#2 Winchester

City in Tennessee, USA

Population9,097
Coordinates35.1859200, -86.1122100
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Winchester (-86.11221, 35.18592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 Winchester. The current time is 23:07:30.

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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.