How far is Sparta, TN from Memphis, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sparta and Memphis is 263.27 miles (423.69 km).

Flight distance from Sparta, TN to Memphis, TN is 263.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Sparta to Memphis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sparta, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee is: 307.29 miles (494.54 km) by car.

Driving from Sparta to Memphis will take approximately 04 hours 43 minutes.

#1 Sparta

City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States

Population	4980
GPS Coordinates	35°55'33"N 85°27'51"W
Latitude	35.9259000
Longitude	-85.4641400
Altitude	281
Country	United States

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

Population	649705
GPS Coordinates	35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W
Latitude	35.1495300
Longitude	-90.0489800
Altitude	78
Country	United States

Starting point in Sparta: North Main Street (-85.464062,35.92588)
Ending point in Memphis: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923,35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time Between Sparta and Memphis

The distance between Sparta and Memphis is 495 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sparta and Memphis. The current time is 04:32:06.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	10 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	07 hours 40 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	06 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	05 hours 07 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	04 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	04 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	03 hours 50 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.05 liters (10.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sparta and Memphis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sparta to Memphis is $34.05 (diesel $45.36).

Tennessee gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.14	$3.56	$3.93	$4.18
Total	$34.05	$38.58	$42.65	$45.36

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The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 05, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sparta and Memphis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.