How far is Dover, TN from New South Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Dover, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and New South Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and New South Memphis.
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Start on Jackson Street
7 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
117 m · 12 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
157 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Donelson Parkway
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
990 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Grays Landing Road
2266 ft · 4 min · Grays Landing Road
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Turn left onto 79-A2
959 ft · 45 sec · 79-A2
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Donelson Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Donelson Parkway
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Turn left onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
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Turn left onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highland Drive
18.1 mi · 27 min · Highland Drive
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Continue on Atwood Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway
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Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
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Continue on East Van Hook Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Medina Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Medina Highway
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Keep slight right
1131 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1319 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
1105 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road
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Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
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Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 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 Dover and New South Memphis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Medina Highway
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 16m
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 Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to New South Memphis?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Three Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Dover and 90.1 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dover and Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Three Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Way.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 km).
#1 Dover
City in Stewart County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 36.4878300, -87.8383600 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.27 | $58.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.36 | $66.72 |
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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