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

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
222.67 mi
03h 26m
Flight
195.28 mi
314.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.28 mi
Kilometers
314.28 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.67 mi
Kilometers
358.36 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-14T19:23
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, Apr 14, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Brentwood
106.1 mi
01h 43m
To New South Memphis
116.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Pike

    8 m · 8 sec · Wilson Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street East

    1761 ft · 41 sec · Church Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on Maryland Way

    947 ft · 23 sec · Maryland Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Park Drive

    1187 ft · 35 sec · East Park Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 100

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 100

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memphis-Bristol Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 40 West: Memphis

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    185.1 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  15. 15

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  19. 19

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brentwood 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
185 mi · 83%
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.93 mi · 4%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Memphis-Bristol Highway
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

185 mi · 03h 20m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
195.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 43m from Brentwood
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brentwood and Mostly 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 Brentwood to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Brentwood and 116.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brentwood and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 195.28 mi (314.28 km).

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#1 Brentwood

Brentwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0331200, -86.7827800
Altitude227
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: Church Street East (-86.782752, 36.03316)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.86 gal
29.74 L · about $29.64
Round trip
$59.28
15.72 gal · 59.48 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.7 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.64 $59.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.43 $66.86
Premium $4.65 $36.58 $73.16
Diesel $5.30 $41.69 $83.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and New South Memphis. The current time is 19:23:19.

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.