How far is Pikeville, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Pikeville, TN to Memphis, TN is about 344.2 miles (554 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
344.26 mi
05h 28m
Flight
275.58 mi
443.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.58 mi
Kilometers
443.5 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.26 mi
Kilometers
554.04 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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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 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pikeville
2026-04-17T07:00
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pikeville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Pikeville
162.7 mi
02h 44m
To Memphis
181.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
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 Pikeville and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    615 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    610 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sparta Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  25. 25

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  26. 26

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pikeville 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 63%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 3%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 2%
I 24 West
6.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

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
05h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
275.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
02h 44m from Pikeville
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pikeville and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pikeville to Memphis?

The road trip is about 344.2 miles (554 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Pikeville and 181.6 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 275.6 miles (443.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.82 one way or $91.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pikeville and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 275.58 mi (443.5 km).

Pikeville

#1 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
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: Cumberland Avenue (-85.188875, 35.605457)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
45.99 L · about $45.82
Round trip
$91.64
24.3 gal · 91.98 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.82 $91.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.67 $103.35
Premium $4.65 $56.55 $113.09
Diesel $5.30 $64.44 $128.89

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 Pikeville and Memphis. The current time is 07:00:18.

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.