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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Rankin Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Rankin Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Continue on East Colville Street
2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street
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Turn right onto South Chancery Street
645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street
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Turn left onto West Morford Street
1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street
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Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 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 · 36 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 Dunlap 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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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).
#1 Dunlap
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 5,237 |
| Coordinates | 35.3714600, -85.3905200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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