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

The driving distance from Charlotte, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
186.01 mi
03h 00m
Flight
170.16 mi
273.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.16 mi
Kilometers
273.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.01 mi
Kilometers
299.35 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Mon, May 4, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Charlotte
Tue, May 5, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-04T18:14
Arrive New South Memphis
Mon, May 4, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Charlotte
92.5 mi
01h 30m
To New South Memphis
93.5 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spencer Alley

    10 m · 6 sec · Spencer Alley

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    672 ft · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Church Street

    534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Avenue

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville

    1299 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  13. 13

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  17. 17

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 48
153 mi · 82%
Center Avenue
9.11 mi · 5%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 48

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 45m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 30m from Charlotte
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlotte 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 Charlotte to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from Charlotte and 93.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 170.16 mi (273.85 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,610
Coordinates36.1772800, -87.3397300
Altitude198
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: Spencer Alley (-87.339728, 36.177281)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and New South Memphis. The current time is 18:14:10.

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.