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

The driving distance from Dunlap, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.64 mi
05h 13m
Flight
264.06 mi
424.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.06 mi
Kilometers
424.97 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.64 mi
Kilometers
532.11 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Sep 17, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Dunlap
Fri, Sep 18, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunlap
2026-09-17T14:06
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Sep 17, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunlap
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Dunlap
159.5 mi
02h 36m
To New South Memphis
171.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rankin Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  26. 26

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  30. 30

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  31. 31

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 66%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Rankin Avenue
14.7 mi · 4%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 3%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 36m from Dunlap
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunlap 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 Dunlap to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Dunlap and 171.1 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.64 one way or $93.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 264.06 mi (424.97 km).

Dunlap

#1 Dunlap

City in Tennessee, USA

Population5,237
Coordinates35.3714600, -85.3905200
Altitude217
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: Rankin Avenue (-85.390559, 35.371471)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.17 L · about $46.64
Round trip
$93.29
23.34 gal · 88.34 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $46.64 $93.29
Mid-grade $4.49 $52.43 $104.87
Premium $4.90 $57.12 $114.25
Diesel $6.02 $70.20 $140.39

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunlap and New South Memphis. The current time is 14:06:46.

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.