How far is Milan, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Milan, TN to Memphis, TN is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
104.35 mi
01h 41m
Flight
89.96 mi
144.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.96 mi
Kilometers
144.78 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.35 mi
Kilometers
167.94 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Milan
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Milan
52.1 mi
00h 50m
To Memphis
52.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Medina Highway

    11 mi · 14 min · Medina Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Medina Highway
88.1 mi · 84%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 13%
South 1st Street
2.39 mi · 2%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
I 240 West
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Medina Highway

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 50m from Milan
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milan and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Milan and 52.2 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 89.96 mi (144.78 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

City in Gibson County, Tennessee

Population7,608
Coordinates35.9197900, -88.7589500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 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
Start: South Main Street (-88.758901, 35.919792)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 Milan and Memphis. The current time is 23:39:29.

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.