How far is South Carthage, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from South Carthage, TN to Memphis, TN is about 265.9 miles (428 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Carthage and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Carthage and Memphis.
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Start on Cookeville Highway
2620 ft · 46 sec · Cookeville Highway
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Turn slight right
72 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 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 South Carthage 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
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi · 03h 34m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Carthage 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 South Carthage to Memphis?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (428 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from South Carthage and 133.2 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.41 one way or $70.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Carthage and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
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 New Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Carthage and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 241.94 mi (389.37 km).
#1 South Carthage
Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 36.2420000, -85.9519300 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $35.41 | $70.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.94 | $79.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.70 | $87.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
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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