How far is Bean Station, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Bean Station, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 440.7 miles (709.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
440.67 mi
06h 51m
Flight
389.65 mi
627.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.65 mi
Kilometers
627.08 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
440.67 mi
Kilometers
709.19 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Sep 17, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bean Station
Fri, Sep 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bean Station
2026-09-17T17:10
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Sep 18, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bean Station
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Bean Station
219.1 mi
03h 25m
To New South Memphis
221.6 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  16. 16

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  20. 20

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 45%
Nashville
155 mi · 35%
Appalachian Highway
65.6 mi · 15%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
389.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
03h 25m from Bean Station
Leave By
10:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bean Station 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 Bean Station to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 440.7 miles (709.2 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.1 miles from Bean Station and 221.6 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.15 one way or $124.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bean Station and New South Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bean Station and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bean Station and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 389.65 mi (627.08 km).

Bean Station

#1 Bean Station

Town in Grainger and Hawkins counties, Tennessee, United States

Population3,134
Coordinates36.3437000, -83.2840600
Altitude350
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: Main Street (-83.284085, 36.343646)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 709 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.55 gal
58.86 L · about $62.15
Round trip
$124.31
31.1 gal · 117.72 L
Estimated CO2
138.2 kg one way
Round trip: 276.4 kg / 609 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $62.15 $124.31
Mid-grade $4.49 $69.87 $139.73
Premium $4.90 $76.12 $152.23
Diesel $6.02 $93.53 $187.07

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 · Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bean Station, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Bean Station is 17:10:46, although it is 16:10:46 in New South Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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