Memphis to Atlanta Freight Rates & Lane Guide (2024)

Memphis, Tennessee → Atlanta, Georgia · 395 miles

Last verified: March 31, 2026 Source: DAT Freight & Analytics

Current Rate Benchmarks

FTL Dry Van

$3.10

Range: $2.50–$3.90/mile

Before fuel surcharge (~22% FSC)

LTL (Class 70)

$33.00

Range: $NaN–$NaN/cwt

Before fuel surcharge

FTL Transit Time

1 day

395 mile corridor

Standard single-driver service

Fuel Surcharge

22%

Applied to linehaul rate

Source: EIA weekly diesel avg

Lane Profile

Route	Memphis, Tennessee → Atlanta, Georgia
Distance	395 miles
Lane Type	regional
Lane Direction	⚖️ Balanced (strong bi-directional demand)
Peak Season	Q4 holiday/FedEx peak, Q2 automotive
Active Carriers	~470 carriers serving this lane

Market Context & Analysis

Memphis to Atlanta connects two major Southern logistics hubs. Memphis is the FedEx World Hub and a major intermodal gateway; Atlanta is the Southeast's distribution capital. Strong freight flows in both directions across retail, automotive, and consumer goods categories.

Shipper Tips for This Lane

FedEx's Memphis hub creates significant capacity and driver availability on this lane. Consider intermodal via BNSF or CSX for cost savings. Both cities have 24-hour distribution center operations — coordinate receiving windows carefully.

How to Calculate Total FTL Cost

The all-in FTL cost for this lane is calculated as:

All-in cost estimate: 395 miles × $3.10/mile = $1,225 base + fuel surcharge (~22%) = ~$12,517 all-in

This estimate excludes accessorial charges (liftgate, inside delivery, residential surcharges, detention, and driver layover). Use our landed cost calculator for a comprehensive total cost of ownership.

Need a Carrier on This Lane?

Get matched with verified carriers and 3PLs that operate the Memphis–Atlanta corridor.

Find Carriers Free →

Related Freight Lanes

Lanes sharing TN or GA — sorted by similar distance.

← All US freight lanes · Multi-mode rate benchmarks → · Landed cost calculator →