Origin
Memphis, TN
Night in Memphis on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Elmore Park, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Elmore Park, TN
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Trip Overview
Memphis, TN to Elmore Park, TN is 14.7 miles and takes about 23 minutes via I 40, Stage Road, and Austin Peay Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a convenient local journey. You'll experience a mixed drive with a significant portion on the interstate. Consider this trip for a quick transfer or a short excursion, as it's easily manageable within a few hours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Stage Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Austin Peay Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elmore Park Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North B. B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| James Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Acorn Drive | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Elmore Park, 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
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on TN 14
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Austin Peay Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 15: Stage Road, James Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto TN 15
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
James Road
11
Continue on TN 15
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Stage Road
12
Turn right onto Elmore Park Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elmore Park Road
13
Turn left onto Acorn Drive
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Acorn Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Acorn Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Avenue
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 8
Toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Aven...
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Elmore Park, TN
Night in Elmore Park on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
5 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
23m 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 drive features a 60% highway share, primarily on I 40, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.8 miles. Expect a mixed drive profile where you'll transition from the faster pace of the interstate to local roads like Stage Road and Austin Peay Highway. The character of the drive shifts as you move from the broader highway system into more localized routes, offering a change of pace. You'll likely find yourself navigating through suburban or semi-urban environments as you approach your destination.
60% 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: 8.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 North B. B. King Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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 23m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 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 Elmore Park, 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 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Elmore Park, 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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