Origin
Rossville, TN
Morning in Rossville on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossville, TN to Memphis, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossville, TN
Kelly
Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
Driving from Rossville to Memphis is a straightforward 38.2-mile trek that typically takes about 42 minutes. Because of the quick duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate through the Southeast region using a combination of local streets, the Bill Morris Parkway, and I-240 West. With a fuel budget of just $6, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the proximity makes for a hassle-free journey across Tennessee. It is a practical commute that keeps you within the same state while transitioning from the outskirts into the heart of Memphis.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Morris Parkway | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| TN 57 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Lamar Avenue | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Poplar Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Pauline Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bill Morris Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Front Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
2
Turn right onto SR 194
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
TN 57
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Continue on I 269
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bill Morris Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 385
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Exit 2
Toward TN 385 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
9
Merge onto I 240
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto South Prescott Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Prescott Street
13
Turn straight
258 ft
·
9 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 78
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Lamar Avenue
15
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
16
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pauline Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Rossville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway toward TN 385 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward TN 385 West: Memphis
7
22.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
8
26.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
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 21
Toward US 78: Lamar Avenue, Birmingham
8
26.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 78 West: Lamar Avenue
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South Pauline Street
Turn right onto South Pauline Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:42 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
1 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
49m 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 monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on maneuvering through local roads and parkway transitions. You won't find any long, straight stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Main Street. This character requires your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the turns that define the journey. The experience is intimate and localized, trading high-speed open road stretches for a more engaged, hands-on driving pace.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Bill Morris Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bill Morris Parkway and TN 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles (TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rossville, TN to Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Birmingham along the way.
Birmingham
26.5 mi in
|
~35m
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.
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 49m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Bill Morris Parkway. 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 Memphis, 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: at 6.8 miles (TN 385 / Bill Morris Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 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 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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