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

The driving distance from Hohenwald, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.8 miles (233 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
166.3 mi
02h 50m
Flight
144.76 mi
232.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.76 mi
Kilometers
232.97 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.3 mi
Kilometers
267.64 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Hohenwald
Thu, Oct 15, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hohenwald
2026-10-15T17:33
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hohenwald
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
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From Hohenwald
82.7 mi
01h 25m
To New South Memphis
83.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 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 Hohenwald and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  12. 12

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  16. 16

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 50%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 31%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 8%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 3%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
144.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 25m from Hohenwald
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hohenwald 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 Hohenwald to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Hohenwald and 83.6 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 144.8 miles (233 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hohenwald and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 144.76 mi (232.97 km).

Hohenwald

#1 Hohenwald

City in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,968
Coordinates35.5478500, -87.5519600
Altitude298
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: US 412 (-87.551952, 35.547905)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.21 L · about $22.92
Round trip
$45.83
11.74 gal · 44.42 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $22.92 $45.83
Mid-grade $4.37 $25.62 $51.25
Premium $4.77 $28.02 $56.05
Diesel $6.00 $35.23 $70.46

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 Hohenwald and New South Memphis. The current time is 17:33:04.

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.