How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Memphis, TN is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
477.66 mi
07h 31m
Flight
424.74 mi
683.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
424.74 mi
Kilometers
683.55 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
477.66 mi
Kilometers
768.72 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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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 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Mount Carmel
238.5 mi
03h 45m
To Memphis
239.1 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    148 m · 25 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1387 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    18.4 mi · 22 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  17. 17

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 44%
Nashville
155 mi · 32%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 14%
West Stone Drive
18.4 mi · 4%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 3%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
424.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
03h 45m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
8:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Mount Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Memphis?

The road trip is about 477.6 miles (768.7 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.5 miles from Mount Carmel and 239.1 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 424.8 miles (683.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $63.54 one way or $127.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Carmel and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Carmel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 424.74 mi (683.55 km).

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#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
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: Cherry Street (-82.660989, 36.545378)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 769 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.85 gal
63.8 L · about $63.54
Round trip
$127.08
33.7 gal · 127.6 L
Estimated CO2
149.7 kg one way
Round trip: 299.5 kg / 660 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $63.54 $127.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $71.66 $143.33
Premium $4.65 $78.42 $156.84
Diesel $5.30 $89.37 $178.74

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Carmel, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in Mount Carmel is 05:00:40, although it is 04:00:40 in Memphis.

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.