How far is Alamo, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Alamo, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.8 mi
01h 28m
Flight
71.58 mi
115.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.58 mi
Kilometers
115.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.86 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 25, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 25, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-25T10:37
Arrive New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 25, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mason
TN

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

From Alamo
41.5 mi
00h 44m
To New South Memphis
42.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and New South Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bells Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto State Route 88

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 88

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 88

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1092 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    11.1 mi · 17 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dupree Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Dupree Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Anderson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Anderson Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 50 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  14. 14

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

    539 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and New South Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
45.6 mi · 54%
High Street
11.1 mi · 13%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 5%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 4%
State Highway 88
2.86 mi · 3%
Anderson Avenue
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 44m from Alamo
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alamo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Alamo and 42.3 miles from New South Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alamo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Mason

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mason, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mason.

RAIL

Central Station

57 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

82 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 71.58 mi (115.19 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 New South Memphis

This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.

Population641,608
Coordinates35.0867600, -90.0567600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: S Bells St (-89.117285, 35.78479)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.19 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.38 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and New South Memphis. The current time is 10:37:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.