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

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 463 miles (745.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
463 mi
07h 06m
Flight
412.47 mi
663.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
412.47 mi
Kilometers
663.81 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
463 mi
Kilometers
745.13 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM CDT
Return by in Greeneville
Thu, Sep 24, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-09-23T13:54
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
8:00 PM EDT
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
Mount Juliet
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

From Greeneville
230.5 mi
03h 33m
To New South Memphis
232.5 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Greeneville and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    127 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  18. 18

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  22. 22

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  23. 23

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greeneville 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
251 mi · 54%
Nashville
155 mi · 33%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 7%
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 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
412.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Juliet
03h 33m from Greeneville
Leave By
9:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greeneville 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 Greeneville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 463 miles (745.1 km) and usually takes 07h 06m 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?

Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.5 miles from Greeneville and 232.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 412.5 miles (663.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $66.47 one way or $132.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greeneville 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greeneville and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 412.47 mi (663.81 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
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: South Main Street (-82.830947, 36.163144)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 745 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.34 gal
61.85 L · about $66.47
Round trip
$132.94
32.68 gal · 123.7 L
Estimated CO2
145.2 kg one way
Round trip: 290.4 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $66.47 $132.94
Mid-grade $4.53 $73.97 $147.94
Premium $4.94 $80.70 $161.41
Diesel $6.22 $101.55 $203.11

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greeneville, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Greeneville is 13:54:46, although it is 12:54:46 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.