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

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.23 mi
00h 36m
Flight
26.6 mi
42.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.23 mi
Kilometers
55.09 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, May 1, 4:36 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 5:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-01T16:00
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, May 1, 4:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bartlett
TN

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

From Arlington
16.8 mi
00h 18m
To New South Memphis
17.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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 Walker Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Chester Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Street

    782 ft · 27 sec · Chester Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward TN 385 East: Collierville

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  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

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 37%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 13%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 11%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 7%
Paul W Barret Parkway
2.1 mi · 6%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bartlett
00h 18m from Arlington
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy 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 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Arlington and 17.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Bartlett

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

19 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

115 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 26.6 mi (42.81 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
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: Walker Street (-89.661484, 35.296222)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and New South Memphis. The current time is 16:00:02.

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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.