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

The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.69 mi
01h 06m
Flight
56.86 mi
91.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.86 mi
Kilometers
91.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.69 mi
Kilometers
107.33 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Arlington
TN

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brownsville
32.9 mi
00h 33m
To New South Memphis
33.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Anderson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  12. 12

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  16. 16

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
45.6 mi · 68%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 7%
Anderson Avenue
3.85 mi · 6%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 6%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

45.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 33m from Brownsville
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brownsville 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 Brownsville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Brownsville and 33.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.17 one way or $18.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

40 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

98 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 56.86 mi (91.51 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
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: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.17
Round trip
$18.35
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $9.17 $18.35
Mid-grade $4.37 $10.26 $20.52
Premium $4.77 $11.22 $22.44
Diesel $6.00 $14.10 $28.21

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and New South Memphis. The current time is 15:30:43.

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.