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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.78 mi
01h 58m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.78 mi
Kilometers
171.84 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM CDT
Return by in Troy
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Memphis
Wed, Apr 22, 9:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ripley
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Troy
50.9 mi
00h 59m
To Memphis
55.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 51 South: Dyersburg

    67 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South: Dyersburg

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue

    2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    1018 ft · 25 sec · Gordon Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Avenue

    2111 ft · 47 sec · Troy Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto McGaughey Street

    54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 52 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Avenue
73.9 mi · 69%
US 51 South
25.1 mi · 24%
Main Street
0.74 mi · 1%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Troy Avenue
0.4 mi
North Sampson Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
00h 59m from Troy
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ripley, 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 Ripley.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

83 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

104 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).

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#1 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
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: Main Street (-89.163886, 36.33868)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.26 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.52 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Memphis. The current time is 19:38:44.

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.