How far is Selmer, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Selmer, TN to Memphis, TN is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
92.91 mi
01h 42m
Flight
82.29 mi
132.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.29 mi
Kilometers
132.44 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.91 mi
Kilometers
149.53 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in Selmer
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selmer
2026-04-19T05:26
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selmer
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
Somerville
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Selmer
46.4 mi
00h 51m
To Memphis
46.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Avenue

    2376 ft · 50 sec · East Court Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    680 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.3 mi · 53%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 24%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 14%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
6.99 mi · 8%
East Court Avenue
0.45 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
82.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 51m from Selmer
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Selmer and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Selmer and 46.5 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Selmer and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

66 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selmer and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 82.29 mi (132.44 km).

Selmer

#1 Selmer

City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,280
Coordinates35.1700800, -88.5922700
Altitude137
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: East Court Avenue (-88.592233, 35.170068)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.95 $27.90
Premium $4.65 $15.27 $30.53
Diesel $5.30 $17.40 $34.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Selmer and Memphis. The current time is 05:26:26.

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.