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

The driving distance from Graysville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.82 mi
05h 37m
Flight
281.57 mi
453.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.57 mi
Kilometers
453.15 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.82 mi
Kilometers
574.24 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sun, May 31, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Sun, May 31, 8:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-05-31T09:38
Arrive New South Memphis
Sun, May 31, 3:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
9:00 PM EDT
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 Graysville
172.7 mi
02h 48m
To New South Memphis
184.1 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pikeville Avenue

    1284 ft · 38 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Dayton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    2735 ft · 35 sec · Rhea County Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  32. 32

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  36. 36

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  37. 37

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graysville 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
39 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 61%
Dayton Pike
39.6 mi · 11%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 4%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 3%
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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.2 mi
281.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 48m from Graysville
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Graysville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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 172.7 miles from Graysville and 184.1 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.48 one way or $94.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Graysville 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Graysville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Graysville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 281.57 mi (453.15 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
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: Pikeville Avenue (-85.084369, 35.447033)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $47.48
Round trip
$94.95
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.48 $94.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.55 $107.09
Premium $4.65 $58.59 $117.19
Diesel $5.30 $66.78 $133.55

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graysville, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Graysville is 09:38:30, although it is 08:38:30 in New South Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.