How far is Unicoi, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Unicoi, TN to Memphis, TN is about 505.4 miles (813.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438 miles (704.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unicoi and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unicoi and Memphis.
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Start on Unicoi Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive
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Turn left
1395 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp right
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
23 mi · 27 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
62 m · 4 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 Unicoi and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi · 03h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Unicoi 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 Unicoi to Memphis?
The road trip is about 505.4 miles (813.3 km) and usually takes 07h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.4 miles from Unicoi and 253 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438 miles (704.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.24 one way or $134.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Unicoi and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unicoi and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
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 Watertown.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unicoi and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 438.04 mi (704.95 km).
#1 Unicoi
City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 3,579 |
| Coordinates | 36.1953900, -82.3495800 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| 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: 813 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 18m |
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 | $67.24 | $134.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.83 | $151.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $82.98 | $165.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $94.57 | $189.14 |
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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