Origin
Munford, TN
Morning in Munford on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munford, TN to Memphis, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munford, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Munford to Memphis covers a short 27.8-mile distance that typically takes about 36 minutes to complete. Because this is a quick trip within the Southeast, you can easily handle the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the journey, making this an incredibly budget-friendly commute or outing. You will primarily navigate via Tipton Road, North Danny Thomas Boulevard, and Poplar Avenue. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for those who prefer flexibility and minimal planning time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 22.9 mi | 31m |
| Tipton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Danny Thomas Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Tipton Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 22.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munford, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on SR 178
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Tipton Street
2
Continue on TN 178
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tipton Road
3
Turn right onto US 51
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 51
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
25.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Poplar Avenue
Turn right onto Poplar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Memphis, TN
Morning in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
60% chance
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
28 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
36m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local roads that require your full attention, which makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway trek. Since the entire 27.8-mile journey stays off the interstate, the pace remains steady and dependent on local traffic flow. The road transitions from the quieter stretches near Munford into the more densely populated corridors as you approach the heart of Memphis.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and Tipton Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 51.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Munford, TN to Memphis, TN is easy. At 36m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (Poplar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 36m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (Poplar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Memphis, 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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