Origin
Lawrenceburg, TN
Late night in Lawrenceburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceburg, 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
3h 37m
Distance
173.3 mi
279 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceburg, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
This 173.3-mile journey from Lawrenceburg to Memphis, Tennessee, is a manageable one-day road trip, typically taking around 3 hours and 37 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on US 64 and Waynesboro Highway, with about 35% of the drive on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $27, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Southeast region. It’s a practical option for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied but generally smooth experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 64 | 47.4 mi | 59m |
| Waynesboro Highway | 23.8 mi | 27m |
| West Cherry Avenue | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| I 40 | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| West Gaines Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Jeter Way
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jeter Way
3
Turn right onto West Gaines Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Gaines Street
4
Continue on Waynesboro Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
5
Continue on US 64
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
6
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
7
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
8
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
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Hanna Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
11
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi
·
23 min
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US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
334 ft
·
9 sec
13
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Mulberry Avenue
14
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 64
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Market Street
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Memphis
17
Merge onto I 40
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
19
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.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
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Poplar Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 37-minute duration for this 173.3-mile trip, leaving Lawrenceburg in the morning is ideal to maximize your day in Memphis. With only one recommended stop and an estimated fuel cost of $27, this drive is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 49.1-mile stretch on East Market Street, as services might be less frequent. A key tip for this route is to check local traffic conditions before departing, as US 64 can experience varying levels of congestion approaching larger towns.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.6 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 173.3 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Lawrenceburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Market Street for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Lawrenceburg, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 172.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Jeter Way
Turn left onto Jeter Way
Navigation decision point
6
159.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m 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
159.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m 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
170.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m 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
172.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
$27.09 one way
$54.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.75 | $59.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.26 | $76.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52 | 0 | $18.20 | $8.32 |
| Efficient EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.16 | $6.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.26 | $11.09 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Adamsville, TN
87 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
4 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
3h 37m 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?
Expect a mixed drive experience on this 173.3-mile route. While 35% of the journey is on highways, you'll also spend significant time on local roads like East Market Street and Waynesboro Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.1 miles on East Market Street, offering a chance to settle in. This blend means you'll likely experience periods of faster highway travel interspersed with more winding or slower-paced sections as you progress towards Memphis.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on East Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jeter Way.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 173.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jeter Way): Navigation decision point; at 159.5 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.6 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 Lawrenceburg, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
159.5 mi in
|
~3h 20m
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via I 40
About the Cities
Starting in Lawrenceburg, TN
Full guide →Lawrenceburg is a good-sized town in the southern portion of Middle 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 3h 37m. Total distance: 173.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jeter Way): Navigation decision point; at 159.5 miles (I 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Memphis, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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