How far is Nashville, TN from Memphis, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nashville and Memphis is 196.25 miles (315.83 km).

Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Memphis, TN is 196.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Nashville to Memphis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee is: 212.35 miles (341.75 km) by car.

Driving from Nashville to Memphis will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.

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#1 Nashville

The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.

Population 684410
GPS Coordinates 36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W
Latitude 36.1658900
Longitude -86.7844400
Altitude 170
Country United States
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#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Population 649705
GPS Coordinates 35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W
Latitude 35.1495300
Longitude -90.0489800
Altitude 78
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Nashville and Memphis

The distance between Nashville and Memphis is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Nashville and Memphis. The current time is 12:06:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.37 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nashville and Memphis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nashville to Memphis is $23.53 (diesel $31.34).

Tennessee gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.14 $3.56 $3.93 $4.18
Total $23.53 $26.66 $29.47 $31.34

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nashville and Memphis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to Nashville 133.05 miles (214 km)

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Driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Nashville 50.51 miles (81 km)

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Driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Nashville 162.64 miles (262 km)

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Driving distance from Collierville, TN to Nashville 202.83 miles (326 km)

Driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Nashville 138.07 miles (222 km)

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Driving distance from Franklin, TN to Nashville 22.05 miles (35 km)

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Driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Nashville 29.24 miles (47 km)

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Driving distance from Hendersonville, TN to Nashville 17.68 miles (28 km)

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Driving distance from Jackson, TN to Nashville 129.35 miles (208 km)

Driving distance from Johnson, TN to Nashville 162.6 miles (262 km)

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