This 118.1-mile drive from Memphis, TN to Olivet, TN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey lasting about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Given its relatively short duration and the fact that it's entirely within Tennessee, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $18, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on US 64 and I-40, with a brief section on Wayne Road, offering a consistent driving experience throughout. This route is ideal if you're looking for a practical and efficient way to travel between these two points in the Southeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59 miles from Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
93.3 mi
2h
I 40
20.1 mi
24m
Wayne Road
2.6 mi
3m
Airport Road
0.8 mi
1m
Water Street
0.4 mi
1m
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Pickwick Street South
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 93.3 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Olivet, 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 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
20 mi·30 min·US 64
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Water Street
11
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft·12 sec·Pickwick Street South
12
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
13
Continue on US 64; SR 128
2.6 mi·3 min·Wayne Road
14
Turn right onto TN 226
0.8 mi·1 min·Airport Road
15
Arrive at destination
TN 226
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 32-minute drive, departing in the morning is a good idea to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $18, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed. The longest stretch without a significant change in major road is 93.3 miles on US 64, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps before you begin that long segment. Since this is a manageable day trip, you can easily complete it without an overnight stay, allowing for a spontaneous start or end to your travels.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Memphis, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.3 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olivet, 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 118.1 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Memphis, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 93.3 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 12
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
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
$18.46 one way
$36.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.27
$40.54
premium
$4.89
$22.73
$45.45
diesel
$5.61
$26.07
$52.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.40
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.53
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night
in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Olivet, TN
Late night
in Olivet on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Whiteville, TN
59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 32m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The bulk of your travel will be on US 64, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 93.3 miles. While I-40 will also feature prominently, the overall character is that of efficient travel rather than winding backroads. You'll likely find a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it easy to maintain speed and cover ground quickly. The transition between US 64 and I-40, and then onto Wayne Road, should be seamless.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 93.3 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 12 significant decision points across 118.1 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 Olivet, 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 118.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 93.3 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 Olivet, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 Olivet, TN before heading back.
