How far is South Fulton, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from South Fulton, TN to Memphis, TN is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Fulton and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Fulton and Memphis.
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Start on Broadway Street
583 ft · 17 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West State Line Street
526 ft · 15 sec · West State Line Street
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Continue on West State Line Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West State Line Street
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Keep slight left
131 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Chickasaw Drive
3153 ft · 48 sec · Chickasaw Drive
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
43 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Reelfoot Boulevard
27.8 mi · 32 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue
2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue
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Turn right onto Gordon Street
1018 ft · 25 sec · Gordon Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Avenue
2111 ft · 47 sec · Troy Avenue
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Turn left onto McGaughey Street
54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue straight
36.8 mi · 52 min
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Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
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Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
1692 ft · 36 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 Fulton and Memphis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Main Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Avenue
37.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Fulton to Memphis?
The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Gates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from South Fulton and 66.4 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Gates
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 Gates.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Fulton and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 114.2 mi (183.78 km).
#1 South Fulton
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,210 |
| Coordinates | 36.5008900, -88.8753400 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.31 | $38.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.08 | $48.16 |
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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