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

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.69 mi
03h 02m
Flight
156.48 mi
251.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.48 mi
Kilometers
251.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.69 mi
Kilometers
298.84 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 26, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 26, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-26T04:11
Arrive New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 26, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Arlington
92.4 mi
01h 31m
To New South Memphis
93.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on North Church Street

    2723 ft · 48 sec · North Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    15.3 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  13. 13

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  17. 17

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
166 mi · 90%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.33 mi · 1%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 31m from Arlington
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and 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 Arlington to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Arlington and 93.3 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, 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 Jackson.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 156.48 mi (251.83 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
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: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and New South Memphis. The current time is 04:11:59.

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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.