How far is Shackle Island, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Shackle Island, TN to Memphis, TN is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shackle Island and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shackle Island and Memphis.
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Start on Long Hollow Pike
18 m · 10 sec · Long Hollow Pike
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Turn sharp left onto New Shackle Island Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · New Shackle Island Road
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Take the ramp straight toward TN 386 South: Nashville
2357 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.5 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
62 m · 4 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 Shackle Island and Memphis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shackle Island 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 Shackle Island to Memphis?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Shackle Island and 117.7 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shackle Island and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shackle Island and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 210.1 mi (338.13 km).
#1 Shackle Island
Shackle Island is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3706000, -86.6166600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.68 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $34.07 | $68.14 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $48.41 | $96.83 |
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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