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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Memphis, TN is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
189.3 mi
03h 19m
Flight
162.36 mi
261.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.36 mi
Kilometers
261.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.3 mi
Kilometers
304.65 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T08:33
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Mount Pleasant
94.6 mi
01h 39m
To Memphis
94.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1443 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pisgah Ridge Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pisgah Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pisgah Ridge Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Pisgah Ridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Hampshire Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 44%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 27%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 7%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 7%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 7%
Pisgah Ridge Road
5.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
162.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 39m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 94.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Pleasant and Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 162.36 mi (261.3 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
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 (-87.207056, 35.534291)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.41 $56.82
Premium $4.65 $31.09 $62.18
Diesel $5.30 $35.43 $70.86

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Memphis. The current time is 08:33:08.

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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.