How far is Troy, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Troy, TN to Memphis, TN is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Memphis.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
67 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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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 Troy 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.
Sunny leaving Troy and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Troy to Memphis?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Troy and 55.9 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Ripley
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 Ripley.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Central Station
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).
#1 Troy
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,328 |
| Coordinates | 36.3386800, -89.1639600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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