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What's the best route from Memphis to Destin?

I moved to Memphis for work about four years ago. Ever since then, I haven’t seen the ocean! My friend has a timeshare in Destin, so we thought we’d drive down and spend a week there. What’s the best driving route from Memphis to Destin?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you grew up near the ocean, not seeing it for years can certainly wear on your mind. Fortunately, the Emerald Coast of
Florida
provides a seemingly endless summer and maximum R&R potential. If you want to drive, the best route from
Memphis
to
Destin
is as follows:
  • Head south on I-55 out of Memphis
  • Take exit 283A onto I-269
  • Take exit 16 onto I-22 East
  • Just north of Birmingham, merge onto I-65 South
  • Continue on I-65 South until you reach Georgiana,
    Alabama
    , then take exit 114 for Alabama State Route 106
  • Continue onto Alabama State Route 55 South
  • In River Falls, hop onto US-84 East
  • Make a right onto US-29 South in Andalusia, Alabama
  • Take a left onto Alabama State Route 137 South, which turns into Florida 189 when you cross the border
  • Continue on Florida 4 East
  • Turn left onto US-90
  • Turn right onto Antioch Road
  • Make a right onto Florida 85 and follow it until you reach Florida 293
  • After you cross the Mid-Bay Toll Bridge ($4), turn right on US-98 and you’re finally in Destin!
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