How far is Waynesboro, TN from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, TN to Memphis, TN is about 147 miles (236.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Memphis.
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Start on North Main Street
57 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Hill Street
69 m · 4 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto West Public Square
92 m · 6 sec · West Public Square
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South High Street
1713 ft · 34 sec · South High Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Savannah Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn left onto Savannah Highway
28.4 mi · 33 min · Savannah Highway
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
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Turn right onto Water Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue
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Continue on East Market Street
49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street
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Take the exit straight toward Memphis
1356 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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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 Waynesboro and Memphis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Market Street
Continue on East Market Street
49.1 mi · 01h 02m
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 Waynesboro and Sunny near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to Memphis?
The road trip is about 147 miles (236.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Waynesboro and 74.3 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesboro and Sunny near Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Bolivar
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 Bolivar.
Central Station
Newbern–Dyersburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 129.58 mi (208.54 km).
#1 Waynesboro
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 35.3195200, -87.7622500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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