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

The driving distance from Union City, TN to Memphis, TN is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
114.13 mi
02h 09m
Flight
104.15 mi
167.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.15 mi
Kilometers
167.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.13 mi
Kilometers
183.67 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Mon, May 18, 8:22 AM CDT
Return by in Union City
Mon, May 18, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-05-18T06:12
Arrive Memphis
Mon, May 18, 8:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
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 Union City
55.3 mi
01h 04m
To Memphis
58.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    23 m · 11 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Reelfoot Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Reelfoot Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Reelfoot Boulevard

    28.3 mi · 33 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  5. 5

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South: Dyersburg

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue

    2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    1018 ft · 25 sec · Gordon Street

  9. 9

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

    2111 ft · 47 sec · Troy Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto McGaughey Street

    54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Avenue
73.9 mi · 65%
West Reelfoot Boulevard
28.3 mi · 25%
US 51 South
3.49 mi · 3%
West Reelfoot Avenue
2.26 mi · 2%
South 1st Street
0.69 mi · 1%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
01h 04m from Union City
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City and Partly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union City to Memphis?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 55.3 miles from Union City and 58.8 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Partly 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 Union City and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 104.15 mi (167.62 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
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: East Church Street (-89.056993, 36.424403)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.39
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.20 $30.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.65 $18.76 $37.51
Diesel $5.30 $21.38 $42.75

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Union City and Memphis. The current time is 06:12:15.

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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.