How far is Millington, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Millington, TN to Memphis, TN is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.22 mi
00h 24m
Flight
15.78 mi
25.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.78 mi
Kilometers
25.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.22 mi
Kilometers
30.93 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Millington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millington
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Millington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bartlett
TN

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

From Millington
8.6 mi
00h 12m
To Memphis
10.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2285 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

    1082 ft · 23 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Millington

    2116 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi · 80%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 3%
Raleigh-Millington Road
0.61 mi · 3%
Church Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Poplar Avenue
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Paul W Barret Parkway

Merge slight right

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 12m from Millington
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millington 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 Millington to Memphis?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Millington and 10.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bartlett

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

19 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millington and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).

Millington

#1 Millington

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,635
Coordinates35.3414700, -89.8973100
Altitude80
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: Church Street (-89.897272, 35.341466)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 Millington and Memphis. The current time is 01:17:59.

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.