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

The driving distance from Cornersville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.68 mi
03h 48m
Flight
182.56 mi
293.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.56 mi
Kilometers
293.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.68 mi
Kilometers
401.82 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Cornersville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornersville
2026-04-17T21:54
Arrive New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornersville
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 Cornersville
112.2 mi
01h 54m
To New South Memphis
137.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ruth Flye Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1241 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lynnville Road

    1559 ft · 31 sec · Lynnville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lynnville Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lynnville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 50

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 50

    32 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto New Lewisburg Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · New Lewisburg Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on James M Campbell Boulevard East

    4.3 mi · 7 min · James M Campbell Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    16.3 mi · 20 min · Hampshire Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  24. 24

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  28. 28

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  29. 29

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 33%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 21%
Hampshire Pike
16.3 mi · 7%
Lynnville Highway
13.2 mi · 5%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 5%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 54m from Cornersville
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cornersville 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 Cornersville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 112.2 miles from Cornersville and 137.4 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cornersville 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 Cornersville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 182.56 mi (293.8 km).

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#1 Cornersville

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

Population1,312
Coordinates35.3614600, -86.8397200
Altitude269
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: Ruth Flye Avenue (-86.839707, 35.361691)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.81 gal
33.35 L · about $33.22
Round trip
$66.45
17.62 gal · 66.7 L
Estimated CO2
78.3 kg one way
Round trip: 156.6 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.22 $66.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.47 $74.94
Premium $4.65 $41.00 $82.00
Diesel $5.30 $46.73 $93.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornersville and New South Memphis. The current time is 21:54:27.

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.