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Trip from Memphis, TN to Henderson, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

88.4 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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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city in Chester County, Tennessee, United States

Henderson, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Memphis, TN to Henderson, TN covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 64, TN 100, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.2 miles from Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 38.2 mi 49m
TN 100 28 mi 41m
I 40 20.1 mi 24m
West Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
North B. B. King Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Poplar Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North Washington Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 38.2 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Henderson, 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

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 40
Toward I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 18 Toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

518 ft · 12 sec
Toward US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland Use the left / right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 64

38 mi · 49 min · US 64
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto TN 100

28 mi · 41 min · TN 100
10

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
11

Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

61 ft · 2 sec · North Washington Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

North Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

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 44.2 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 19 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.2 miles or 56m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 88.4 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Somerville, TN

44 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

Bartlett, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.2 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 4:30–9 PM

+19015218005

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Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

0.8 mi

Sunrise Memphis (Downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

0.7 mi

Best coffee break

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 AM–4 PM

+19015523852

Visit website

Memphis Chess Club

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

0.4 mi

Blues City Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Memphis, Tennessee

0.7 mi

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 4:30–9 PM

+19015218005

Visit website

Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–12 AM

+19012498955

Visit website

Sunrise Memphis (Downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+19015523168

Visit website

Silly Goose Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 5 PM–2 AM

+19014356915

Visit website

Tin Roof

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 4 PM–2 AM

+19015279911

Visit website

Good Fortune Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 4–10 PM

+19015903510

Visit website

Earnestine & Hazel's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–1 AM

+19015239754

Visit website

The Archives Bar & Bistro

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 6:30–10:30 AM

+19013646056

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–4 PM

+19015523852

Visit website

Memphis Chess Club

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–9 PM

+19015013257

Visit website

Blues City Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–1 AM

+19015263637

Visit website

Rum Boogie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–11 PM

+19015280150

Visit website

Aldar Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8 AM–9 PM

+19016952040

Visit website

Hustle & Dough

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–4 PM

+19017017577

Visit website

Global Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11:30 AM–9 PM

+19015126890

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665212658

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19013732800

Visit website

The Green Beetle

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

+19015277337

Visit website

T J Mulligans

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–3 AM

+19013779997

Visit website

Louis Connelly's Bar for Fun Times & Friendship

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 4 PM–3 AM

+19014339282

Visit website

The Cove

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 4 PM–2 AM

+19017300719

Visit website

Char Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Expensive

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19012493533

Visit website

The Birdie Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lakeland, Tennessee

Hours: 7 AM–10 PM

+19013821886

Visit website

Owners Box Sports Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Lakeland, Tennessee

Hours: 11 AM–10 PM

+19017422337

Visit website

YNOT Cigar Bar & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 4 PM–12 AM

+19018337947

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

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.

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
8
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
9
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

$13.71 one way

$27.41 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $15.03 $30.06
premium $4.93 $17.15 $34.30
diesel $5.60 $19.49 $38.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24
Efficient EV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54
EV Truck/SUV 35.4 0 $12.38 $5.66

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Sep 3, 2026

Origin

Memphis, TN

Morning in Memphis on Friday

Local time

11:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Henderson, TN

Morning in Henderson on Friday

Local time

11:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

96°F

Somerville, TN

44 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 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 59m 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?

88.4 mi in 1h 59m, mostly highway — 38.2 mi of that is on US 64.

98% 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: 38.2 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and TN 100. 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

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.4 miles you will encounter 10 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

517 ft 239 ft

Total Climb

402 ft

Total Descent

213 ft

Highest Point

517 ft

~82.1 mi in

Elevation Range

278 ft

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 Henderson, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Bolivar, Oakland and Lakeland.

Knoxville

12.3 mi in | ~15m | via I 40

Bolivar

20.5 mi in | ~25m

Oakland

20.6 mi in | ~25m

Lakeland

20.6 mi in | ~25m

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 Henderson, TN

Full guide →

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 59m. Total distance: 88.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.2 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 Henderson, 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 Henderson, 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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