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driving / 1 day / no pets / no RV
Nashville to Memphis road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Nashville to Memphis. If you're planning a road trip to Memphis, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
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9:00 am start in Nashville
drive for about 48 minutes
9:48 am Dickson (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:48 am
drive for about 47 minutes
11:35 am Hurricane Mills
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:35 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
1:29 pm Lexington (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:29 pm
drive for about 35 minutes
3:04 pm Jackson (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:04 pm
drive for about 1 hour
5:07 pm Covington (Tennessee)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:07 pm
drive for about 53 minutes
7:00 pm eat at Central BBQ
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 8:00 pm
drive for about 9 minutes
8:09 pm arrive in Memphis
stay at Peabody Hotel
driving ≈ 5 hours
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Nashville to Memphis questions
John asked:
Drive time (2 answers)
Joyce asked:
Distance (1 answer)
Eugene asked:
Memphis to Nashville (0 answers)
Sharon from Riverwoods asked:
Nashville and Memphis in August. Where to eat? What to see and do? (2 answers)
Where should I stop along the way?
Dickson (Tennessee)
Hurricane Mills (3 answers)
Lexington (Tennessee)
Jackson (Tennessee) (6 answers)
questions about Jackson (Tennessee):
rv camp grounds
Closest beach
Covington (Tennessee)
Central BBQ (12 mentions)
Where's the best place to stay in Memphis?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in Memphis.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Peabody Hotel, which was mentioned 12 times on Trippy.
Want to research more popular hotels in Memphis?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in Memphis?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Central BBQ, which was mentioned 10 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (4 mentions)
Charlie Vergos Rendezvous (4 mentions)
Payne's Bar-B-Q (3 mentions)
Cozy Corner Restaurant (2 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in Memphis?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in Memphis?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Beale Street (9 mentions)
Graceland (9 mentions)
National Civil Rights Museum (8 mentions)
Memphis Zoo (7 mentions)
Mud Island (6 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Memphis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Memphis? (13 answers)
Regan from Brooklyn asked:
What are the musts of Memphis, y'all? (5 answers)
stephanie from Nixa asked:
Must sees in Memphis TN?? Hidden gems places to eat?? (5 answers)
Andreas from Manhattan asked:
Best blues clubs in Memphis? (5 answers)
Larry from Southern California asked:
Good Food and Fun With Kids (4 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to Memphis.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aMemphis to Nashville drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Nashville? Try searching for places within 3 hours of Nashville.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Nashville to Memphis. Or get a full Nashville to Memphis flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Nashville well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Nashville!
