Millington sits in north Shelby County, about 20 miles north of Memphis. That distance is the fact most commuters want first: you are in a smaller city, not downtown, and you are not an hour of rural highway from the metro area either.
Getting around Millington
From Millington Oaks at 4945 Navy Road, a typical local trip is measured in minutes. Naval Support Activity Mid-South is a short drive. Shopping on Navy Road — Millington Plaza, Navy Road Shopping Center, Millington Square — is close. City parks, and USA Stadium, are in the same local orbit. Highway 51 is the main north-south corridor through town.
If your job is on the base or elsewhere in Millington, this is often a local commute, not a Memphis commute. That distinction is worth being honest about when you decide where to live.
The drive toward Memphis
A trip into Memphis is a real commute, and the time of day matters. Twenty miles can be a smooth half hour or a slower drive, depending on the route and traffic. The only reliable way to judge it is to drive your actual path at the hour you would travel. Third-party drive-time estimates are a starting point, not a promise.
Some residents also work elsewhere in Shelby County or across the state line. The same advice applies: test the drive once before you sign a lease.
Starting the day from the Oaks
The community itself is set up for a straightforward morning. You can pay rent and send maintenance requests online. Laundry is on the property. One- and two-bedroom homes (750 and 850 square feet) cover most small-household needs, with starting rents from $875. If you are commuting, a simpler home base is often the point.
When you schedule a tour, say so if commuting is your main concern. We can point you toward Highway 51 and the base from the parking lot, and you can run the drive before you decide. Call (901) 878-0733 to set a time, and preview the floor plans beforehand.