How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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
334.24 mi
05h 09m
Flight
297.41 mi
478.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.41 mi
Kilometers
478.64 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.24 mi
Kilometers
537.91 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Wed, Sep 23, 9:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-09-23T11:24
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Fairfield Glade
166.7 mi
02h 34m
To New South Memphis
167.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    992 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  15. 15

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  19. 19

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 59%
Peavine Road
115 mi · 34%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
297.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 34m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Fairfield Glade and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Fairfield Glade and 167.6 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 297.4 miles (478.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.00 one way or $96.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairfield Glade and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 297.41 mi (478.64 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
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: (-84.886398, 36.000274)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.65 L · about $48.00
Round trip
$96.00
23.6 gal · 89.3 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $48.00 $96.00
Mid-grade $4.53 $53.42 $106.84
Premium $4.94 $58.28 $116.56
Diesel $6.22 $73.34 $146.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Glade and New South Memphis. The current time is 11:24:55.

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.