How far is White Bluff, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to Memphis, TN is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.65 mi
03h 00m
Flight
172.06 mi
276.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.06 mi
Kilometers
276.9 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.65 mi
Kilometers
298.78 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in White Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From White Bluff
94.6 mi
01h 30m
To Memphis
91.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 White Bluff and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on College Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto SR 46

    4.4 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    771 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    161.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bluff and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 46
166 mi · 89%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 7%
Broadway Street
7.19 mi · 4%
College Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

SR 46

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 30m from White Bluff
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Bluff 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 White Bluff to Memphis?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from White Bluff and 91.1 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Bluff and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 172.06 mi (276.9 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
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: Broadway Street (-87.220968, 36.107392)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 White Bluff and Memphis. The current time is 21:49:08.

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.