Cities Near Memphis
Cities near Memphis, Tennessee: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bartlett, Southaven, Jonesboro. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Memphis, Tennessee is Bartlett, about 11 mi (17 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | 11 mi / 17 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Southaven | 11 mi / 18 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jonesboro | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jackson | 77 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| North Little Rock | 128 mi / 207 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Conway | 135 mi / 218 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Decatur | 178 mi / 286 km | 4 hr 8 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Clarksville | 178 mi / 287 km | 4 hr 9 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Franklin | 187 mi / 300 km | 4 hr 4 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
| Tuscaloosa | 195 mi / 314 km | 4 hr 15 min | 52 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Memphis
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bartlett, Southaven, Jonesboro, Jackson. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Memphis
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: North Little Rock, Conway, Decatur, Clarksville. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Memphis include Bartlett, Southaven, Jonesboro, Jackson, North Little Rock. The closest is Bartlett, about 11 miles (17 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Memphis
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Bartlett
- → Best time to visit Southaven
- → Best time to visit Jonesboro
- → Best time to visit Jackson
- → Best time to visit North Little Rock
- → Best time to visit Conway
- → Best time to visit Decatur
- → Best time to visit Clarksville
- → Best time to visit Franklin
- → Best time to visit Tuscaloosa