How far is Savannah, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Savannah, TN to Memphis, TN is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.26 mi
02h 09m
Flight
101.76 mi
163.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.76 mi
Kilometers
163.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.26 mi
Kilometers
187.11 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Savannah
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Savannah
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Savannah
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Whiteville
TN

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

From Savannah
57.3 mi
01h 04m
To Memphis
59 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Guinn Street

    95 m · 16 sec · Guinn Street

  2. 2

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

    1444 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  12. 12

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.3 mi · 42%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 19%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 18%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 11%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 6%
Mulberry Avenue
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteville
01h 04m from Savannah
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Memphis?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Whiteville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Savannah and 59 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Whiteville

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

85 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

88 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 101.76 mi (163.77 km).

Savannah

#1 Savannah

City in Tennessee, United States

Population6,913
Coordinates35.2248000, -88.2492000
Altitude135
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: Guinn Street (-88.249076, 35.224786)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Savannah and Memphis. The current time is 19:23:42.

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.