How far is Chattanooga, TN from New South Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Chattanooga, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.4 miles (432 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chattanooga and New South Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga and New South Memphis.
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Start on West Martin Luther King Boulevard
1761 ft · 56 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left
1246 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
977 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Lee Highway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Lee Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
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Continue on John T Reid Parkway
69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Keep slight right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Highway 72
9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
44.4 mi · 53 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway
13.8 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
1056 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Third Street
2014 ft · 38 sec · 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 Chattanooga and New South Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
John T Reid Parkway
Continue on John T Reid Parkway
69.9 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chattanooga and Patchy Fog then Partly 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 Chattanooga to New South Memphis?
The road trip is about 311.7 miles (501.7 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Chattanooga and 156 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.4 miles (432 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chattanooga 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chattanooga and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New South Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chattanooga and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 268.44 mi (432.02 km).
#1 Chattanooga
The fourth most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 184,742 |
| Coordinates | 35.0456300, -85.3096800 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.48 | $82.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.78 | $93.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.19 | $102.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.34 | $116.69 |
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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