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

The driving distance from Dyersburg, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 82.6 miles (133 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.65 mi
01h 37m
Flight
75.57 mi
121.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.57 mi
Kilometers
121.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.65 mi
Kilometers
133.01 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Dyersburg
Fri, Oct 16, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dyersburg
2026-10-15T22:33
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dyersburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Covington
TN

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

From Dyersburg
39.8 mi
00h 48m
To New South Memphis
42.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McGaughey Street

    19 m · 3 sec · McGaughey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1147 ft · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    694 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East G. E. Patterson Avenue

    558 ft · 13 sec · East G. E. Patterson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South B. B. King Boulevard

    2970 ft · 54 sec · South B. B. King Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Third Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Avenue
73.9 mi · 89%
South Third Street
2.61 mi · 3%
North 2nd Street
1.46 mi · 2%
South B. B. King Boulevard
0.56 mi · 1%
I 40 West
0.38 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Main Avenue

37.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 48m from Dyersburg
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (133 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Dyersburg and 42.9 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

61 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

70 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dyersburg and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 75.57 mi (121.62 km).

Dyersburg

#1 Dyersburg

City and the county seat of Dyer County, Tennessee, United States

Population16,082
Coordinates36.0345200, -89.3856300
Altitude94
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: McGaughey Street (-89.385644, 36.034448)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.04 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.84 gal · 22.08 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.37 $12.75 $25.49
Premium $4.77 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $6.00 $17.53 $35.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dyersburg and New South Memphis. The current time is 22:33:59.

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.