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

The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.8 mi
01h 36m
Flight
81.78 mi
131.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.78 mi
Kilometers
131.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.8 mi
Kilometers
146.13 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 AM CST
Return by in Humboldt
Fri, Nov 6, 10:20 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-11-06T07:07
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:44 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
9:30 PM CST
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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Humboldt
49 mi
00h 48m
To New South Memphis
41.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
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 Humboldt and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  9. 9

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  13. 13

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Humboldt 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
71.3 mi · 79%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 5%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 4%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 3%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 2%
Perkins Extended
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 48m from Humboldt
Leave By
3:18 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Humboldt 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 Humboldt to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Humboldt and 41.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 81.78 mi (131.61 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
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: East Main Street (-88.915896, 35.819847)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $11.83
Round trip
$23.65
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $11.83 $23.65
Mid-grade $4.17 $13.33 $26.67
Premium $4.57 $14.63 $29.25
Diesel $5.91 $18.92 $37.84

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Humboldt and New South Memphis. The current time is 07:07:51.

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.