If you are heading from Memphis to Adamsville, you are looking at a straightforward 105.9-mile journey across Tennessee. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-40 and US 64 to navigate the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated around $16, the trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the route is entirely contained within Tennessee, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the city toward Adamsville.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
85.2 mi
1h 47m
I 40
20.1 mi
24m
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Poplar Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Main Street
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Longest stretch:
US 64
— 85.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Adamsville, TN.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
190 ft·11 sec·Poplar Avenue
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi·33 sec·North B. B. King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 40 EastUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
12 mi·14 min·I 40
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
8.1 mi·9 min·I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, KnoxvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 18Toward US 64: Somerville, BolivarUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
518 ft·12 sec
Toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, LakelandUse the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 64
73 mi·1 hr 30 min·US 64
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 64
12 mi·16 min·US 64
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 64; SR 22
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 105.9-mile distance without needing a formal stop, though checking your fuel levels before leaving Memphis is a smart habit to ensure you stay within your $16 budget. Because 85.2 miles of the trip occur on US 64, stay alert for changes in speed limits as you move through different stretches of the highway. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion when exiting the Memphis area. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage, as the lack of required stops allows you to arrive in Adamsville feeling refreshed and ready for your destination.
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 53 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adamsville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Memphis, 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 Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 105.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Memphis, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 85.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North B. B. King Boulevard
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East
8
12.3 mi into trip|~15m in|I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
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20.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
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 18
Toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
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20.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.56 one way
$33.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.18
$36.36
premium
$4.89
$20.38
$40.76
diesel
$5.61
$23.38
$46.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.27
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.83
$6.78
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night
in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Adamsville, TN
Late night
in Adamsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Somerville, TN
53 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 99% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will navigate a mix of I-40 and US 64, with the latter providing your longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.2 miles. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed thoroughfares, you can anticipate a steady, efficient pace rather than a winding backroad experience. The transition from North B. B. King Boulevard onto the highway system sets a quick tone for the remainder of the drive. Be prepared for a consistent, interstate-heavy environment that prioritizes speed and directness over technical maneuvers.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.2 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B. B. King Boulevard.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 105.9 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 (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Memphis, TN and Adamsville, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.
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 13m. Total distance: 105.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.2 miles on US 64. 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 Adamsville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Adamsville, TN before heading back.
