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

The driving distance from Atoka, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
34.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
29.1 mi
46.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.1 mi
Kilometers
46.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.48 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Mon, Jun 1, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Atoka
Mon, Jun 1, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atoka
2026-06-01T10:48
Arrive New South Memphis
Mon, Jun 1, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Atoka
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
Millington
TN

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Atoka
15.7 mi
00h 21m
To New South Memphis
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Atoka-Munford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Atoka-Munford Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1147 ft · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1317 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    694 ft · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East G. E. Patterson Avenue

    558 ft · 13 sec · East G. E. Patterson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South B. B. King Boulevard

    2970 ft · 54 sec · South B. B. King Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Third Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atoka 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Third Street
2.61 mi · 8%
North 2nd Street
1.46 mi · 4%
Atoka-Munford Road
0.63 mi · 2%
South B. B. King Boulevard
0.56 mi · 2%
I 40 West
0.38 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millington
00h 21m from Atoka
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Atoka and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Atoka to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Millington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Atoka and 18.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

27 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

103 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atoka and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 km).

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#1 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
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: Atoka-Munford Road (-89.778132, 35.441197)
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
1.22 gal
4.6 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.2 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Atoka and New South Memphis. The current time is 10:48:39.

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.