How far is Nashville, TN from Memphis, TN?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Nashville and Memphis is 196.25 miles (315.83 km).
Flight distance from Nashville, TN to Memphis, TN is 196.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Nashville to Memphis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Nashville, Tennessee to Memphis, Tennessee is: 212.35 miles (341.75 km) by car.
Driving from Nashville to Memphis will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. It is located on the Cumberland River in central Tennessee. Nashville is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.
| Population | 684410 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°9'57"N 86°47'4"W |
| Latitude | 36.1658900 |
| Longitude | -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in western Tennessee. Memphis is a major center for the music industry and is home to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
| Population | 649705 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°8'58"N 90°2'56"W |
| Latitude | 35.1495300 |
| Longitude | -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Memphis: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923,35.149674)
Estimated Travel Time Between Nashville and Memphis
The distance between Nashville and Memphis is 342 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Nashville and Memphis. The current time is 10:23:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.37 liters (7.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nashville and Memphis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nashville to Memphis is $23.53 (diesel $31.34).
Tennessee gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.14 | $3.56 | $3.93 | $4.18 |
| Total | $23.53 | $26.66 | $29.47 | $31.34 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Nashville and Memphis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from East Chattanooga, TN to Nashville 138.07 miles (222 km)
Driving distance from Johnson, TN to Nashville 162.6 miles (262 km)
