How far is South Pittsburg, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from South Pittsburg, TN to Memphis, TN is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Pittsburg and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pittsburg and Memphis.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1214 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
1106 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
729 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Prescott Street
1123 ft · 19 sec · South Prescott Street
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Turn straight
79 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Lamar Avenue
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1607 ft · 42 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pauline Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pauline Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Pittsburg and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
95.5 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Pittsburg and 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 Pittsburg to Memphis?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from South Pittsburg and 173.2 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Pittsburg and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 245.81 mi (395.6 km).
#1 South Pittsburg
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.0123000, -85.7044100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.21 | $94.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
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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