How far is Obion, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Obion, TN to Memphis, TN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Obion and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Obion and Memphis.
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Start on the route
27 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
78 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 8th Street
122 m · 23 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Palestine Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue
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Continue on Elbridge-Obion Road
2763 ft · 1 min · Elbridge-Obion Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 25 sec · Gordon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 47 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 52 min
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Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Obion and Memphis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Avenue
37.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Obion 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 Obion to Memphis?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Henning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Obion and 52.8 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Obion and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Henning
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henning.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Central Station
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Obion and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 90.49 mi (145.63 km).
#1 Obion
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.2589600, -89.1917400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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