Trip from Memphis, TN to Elmore Park, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

14.7 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

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.

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city in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

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.

Start on Poplar Avenue

190 ft · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward I 40 East Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40

8.8 mi · 11 min · I 40

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 8 Toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue Use the slight left lane.

Continue on TN 14

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Austin Peay Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 39 sec

Toward SR 15: Stage Road, James Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 10 sec

Toward SR 15 East: Stage Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn slight right onto TN 15

355 ft · 9 sec · James Road

Continue on TN 15

3.7 mi · 7 min · Stage Road

Turn right onto Elmore Park Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Elmore Park Road

Turn left onto Acorn Drive

16 ft · 0 sec · Acorn Drive

Arrive at destination

Acorn Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 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.

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.

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

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...

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

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

$2.44 one way

$4.89 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$2.66	$5.32
premium	$5.18	$3.00	$6.00
diesel	$5.35	$3.10	$6.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.4	$1.54	$0.71
Efficient EV	3.7	$1.29	$0.59
EV Truck/SUV	5.9	$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.

Forecast as of May 31, 2026

Origin

Memphis, TN

Afternoon in Memphis on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

N 0 to 5 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 31 at 6:25AM CDT until May 31 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Elmore Park, TN

Afternoon in Elmore Park on Wednesday

Local time

4:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 31 at 6:25AM CDT until May 31 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

21 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

23m 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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

308 ft 213 ft

Total Climb

153 ft

Total Descent

132 ft

Highest Point

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Plaza Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

3min in 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bluff City

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cat House Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

3min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Alcenia's

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Memphis, TN

Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00,Sa 09:00-15:00

Visit website

Walking_Tour

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Memphis

Visit website

Fire Museum of Memphis

Museum

Near the start, right off the route

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

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

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Memphis, TN to Elmore Park, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Memphis, TN

Elmore Park, TN

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

23m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Detours Along the Way

Starbucks

King's Palace Cafe

Cafe Keough

Plaza Coffee Shop

Bluff City

Cat House Cafe

Alcenia's

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

Majestic Grille

McDonald's

Dyer's Burgers

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

The Fourth Bluff

Eddie Murphy Star Marker

Gibson Guitar Factory Tour

Memphis Riverboats

Beale Street Landing

Warthog

Shelby County Court House (Memphis and the Civil War: Point A)

Fire Museum of Memphis

Third Street and Adams (Memphis and the Civil War Walking Tour: Point E)

Magevney House

Memphis Park (Memphis and the Civil War Walking Tour: Point D)

Memphis Welcome Center EGG

Big Cypress Lodge

About the Cities

Starting in Memphis, TN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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