How far is Bartlett, TN from New South Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and New South Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and New South Memphis.
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Start on Stage Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Stage Road
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Continue on James Road
580 ft · 14 sec · James Road
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Turn slight left onto TN 14:west
1072 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Austin Peay Highway
2425 ft · 41 sec · Austin Peay Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Parkway West
1277 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Parkway East
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Parkway East
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Turn left onto South Third Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and New South Memphis.
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.
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
6.71 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near New South Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to New South Memphis?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Bartlett and 10.4 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near New South Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Memphis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Memphis.
Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 13.15 mi (21.16 km).
#1 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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