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

The driving distance from Fairmount, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 507.7 miles (817 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 453.5 miles (729.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
507.63 mi
07h 48m
Flight
453.53 mi
729.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
453.53 mi
Kilometers
729.89 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.63 mi
Kilometers
816.95 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 PM CST
Return by in Fairmount
Sat, Nov 7, 4:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-11-06T13:16
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 9:05 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairmount
252.6 mi
03h 54m
To New South Memphis
255 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    139 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    3041 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gate City Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  21. 21

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  25. 25

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
251 mi · 49%
Nashville
155 mi · 31%
Gate City Highway
77 mi · 15%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
453.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 54m from Fairmount
Leave By
8:22 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairmount and Mostly 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 Fairmount to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 507.7 miles (817 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.6 miles from Fairmount and 255 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 453.5 miles (729.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.94 one way or $131.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairmount and New South Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 453.53 mi (729.89 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5851100, -82.1709700
Altitude529
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: Maple Street (-82.170907, 36.584982)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 817 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.91 gal
67.81 L · about $65.94
Round trip
$131.89
35.82 gal · 135.62 L
Estimated CO2
159.2 kg one way
Round trip: 318.3 kg / 702 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $65.94 $131.89
Mid-grade $4.15 $74.33 $148.65
Premium $4.56 $81.72 $163.45
Diesel $5.90 $105.62 $211.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairmount, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Fairmount is 13:16:54, although it is 12:16:54 in New South Memphis.

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.