If you are planning to travel from Huntingdon to Memphis, you can expect a straightforward 119-mile journey across Tennessee. This trip typically takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Paris Street, Paris Street West, and West Main Street rather than major interstates. With a fuel budget of approximately $18, this route is an economical way to move between these two Southeast locations. It is a practical choice for travelers looking to avoid the high-speed intensity of major highways in favor of a more local transit experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Huntingdon, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
75.9 mi
1h 23m
Broadway of America
27.3 mi
40m
I 40
13.3 mi
16m
West Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Paris Street West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Paris Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Poplar Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntingdon, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on US 70 Business; SR 22 Business
116 ft·11 sec·Court Square
2
Turn left onto US 70 Business; SR 22 Business
212 ft·17 sec·Paris Street
3
Continue on US 70 Business; SR 22 Business
365 ft·18 sec·Paris Street West
4
Turn right onto US 70 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on US 70
27 mi·40 min·Broadway of America
6
Take the ramp
248 ft·6 sec
7
Continue on US 412
76 mi·1 hr 23 min·US 412
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 40
Exit 10A-BToward 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 10BToward I 40 West: Little RockUse 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 1AToward Second Street, Third StreetUse 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without needing to plan for overnight stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure a smoother, more consistent pace. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $18 cost is a helpful baseline for your budget. Because there are no designated stops provided in the data, verify your route ahead of time to identify where you might want to pull over for a quick break. Staying focused on the frequent turns will be your biggest challenge, so plan for a steady, attentive pace rather than trying to rush the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Huntingdon, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Huntingdon, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Huntingdon, TN
This is one driving day of about 118.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Huntingdon, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 412 for about 75.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 105.1 and 118.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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105.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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...
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105.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m 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
116.4 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
118.5 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
5
118.9 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Poplar Avenue
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.59 one way
$37.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.41
$40.82
premium
$4.89
$22.88
$45.76
diesel
$5.61
$26.25
$52.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.7
0
$12.48
$5.71
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.76
EV Truck/SUV
47.6
0
$16.65
$7.61
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Huntingdon, TN
Late night
in Huntingdon on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Memphis, TN
Late night
in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph60% chanceLive forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
6 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
2h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate grind, as this route features 0% highway travel. Because you are sticking to local roads, you will not encounter any long, monotonous stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on Paris Street is 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by frequent turns and constant navigation through local streets. You will need to stay alert at the wheel, as the lack of highway miles means your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and intersection management. This is a hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention throughout the duration of the trip.
75% 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: 75.9 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and Broadway of America. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 105.1 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort5/10
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 118.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 105.1 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 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.
On the drive from Huntingdon, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 118.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on US 412. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 105.1 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 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.
