How far is Rossville, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Rossville, TN to Memphis, TN is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Shelby County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Memphis.
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Start on Front Street
17 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left
1762 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
2912 ft · 38 sec · Bill Morris Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Bill Morris Parkway
15.4 mi · 19 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
1106 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
729 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Prescott Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · South Prescott Street
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Turn straight
79 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1607 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pauline Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pauline Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Rossville and Memphis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Bill Morris Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Bill Morris Parkway
15.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Memphis?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Rossville and 20.9 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
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 Germantown.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 29.47 mi (47.42 km).
#1 Rossville
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 35.0484200, -89.5425800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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 (-90.048926, 35.149666)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.28 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
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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