How far is Tracy City, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to Memphis, TN is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.18 mi
04h 36m
Flight
243.59 mi
392.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.59 mi
Kilometers
392.02 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.18 mi
Kilometers
483.09 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-19T00:02
Arrive Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Tracy City
149.9 mi
02h 18m
To Memphis
150.3 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tracy City and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    2248 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    528 ft · 25 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colyar Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Colyar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tracy Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Tracy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmont Avenue

    1121 ft · 32 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    93 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    822 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tracy City and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 73%
Main Street
61.1 mi · 20%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 4%
Tracy Road
5.02 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Railroad Avenue
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 18m from Tracy City
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tracy City 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 Tracy City to Memphis?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.9 miles from Tracy City and 150.3 miles from Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tracy City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 243.59 mi (392.02 km).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.1 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
21.18 gal · 80.2 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.04 $90.08
Premium $4.65 $49.29 $98.57
Diesel $5.30 $56.17 $112.34

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy City and Memphis. The current time is 00:02:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.