Origin
Brownsville, TN
Morning in Brownsville on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, TN to Memphis, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
Brownsville, TN to Memphis, TN is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I-40, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on the interstate, making it a quick and easy option for getting from point A to point B. If you're looking for a no-fuss journey with minimal travel time, this route fits the bill perfectly. Consider it for a quick weekend getaway or an efficient transfer between cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.7 mi | 1h 6m |
| Anderson Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Lafayette Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.7 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on TN 54
301 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
2
Continue on North Lafayette Avenue
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Lafayette Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
317 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Anderson Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 West
7
Merge onto I 40
45 mi
·
49 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Brownsville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 40
Take the exit onto I 40 toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississip...
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
6
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Memphis, TN
Morning in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lakeland, TN
32 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey taking place on major roads like I-40. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a longest stretch of 58.7 miles on I-40. Expect smooth sailing and minimal detours as you travel this well-maintained route. The transition from local roads like Anderson Avenue and East Main Street in Brownsville to the interstate is seamless, setting you up for a predictable and efficient drive towards Memphis.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Anderson Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.2 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brownsville, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
50.2 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 40
About the Cities
Starting in Brownsville, TN
Full guide →Brownsville is in Western Tennessee.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
Full guide →Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.
Top landmarks
- • Graceland — mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, United States; former residence of Elvis Presley
- • Blues Hall of Fame — award by Blues Foundation, since 2015 also a music museum in Memphis, Tennessee
- • National Civil Rights Museum — hotel that was site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., now a museum
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Memphis, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 50.2 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Memphis, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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