Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Brownsville, 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
63.8 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 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
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.
Memphis, TN
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Brownsville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Memphis to Brownsville, Tennessee, you are looking at a straightforward 63.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. This route is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip, as it requires no overnight stays and keeps your travel time minimal. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-40, making this a highly efficient connection between these two Southeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an economical choice for a weekend excursion. Because the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination without worrying about a grueling return trip. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of pace, this direct corridor offers a practical way to transition from the city to Brownsville.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 58.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Anderson Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North B. B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 76 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 58.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Brownsville, TN.
1
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 East
Use 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
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
7
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
8
Turn left onto SR 76
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
SR 76
9
Continue on TN 76
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Anderson Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto TN 54
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
TN 54
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 31.9 miles from Memphis, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
6
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
8
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.97 one way
$19.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 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 | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
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
Brownsville, TN
Late night in Brownsville on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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?
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 92% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the 58.6-mile stretch along I-40, which serves as the backbone of your drive. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced rhythm once you clear the urban outskirts of Memphis. As you approach your destination, the route shifts from the interstate to local roads, specifically Anderson Avenue and East Main Street, to guide you into the heart of Brownsville. This lack of technical driving makes for a predictable, low-stress commute, allowing you to settle in and cruise for the duration of the trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B. B. King Boulevard.
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 63.8 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: 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.
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 Brownsville, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Somerville.
Knoxville
12.3 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 40
Somerville
59 mi in
|
~1h 7m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Brownsville, TN
Full guide →Brownsville is in Western Tennessee.
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: 63.8 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 58.6 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 Brownsville, 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: 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 Brownsville, 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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