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

The driving distance from Huntsville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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
370.5 mi
05h 56m
Flight
325.18 mi
523.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
325.18 mi
Kilometers
523.33 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.5 mi
Kilometers
596.26 km
Drive Time
05h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sat, May 30, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-30T09:38
Arrive New South Memphis
Sat, May 30, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
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
White Bluff
TN

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Huntsville
184.1 mi
02h 58m
To New South Memphis
186.4 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Place

    6 m · 6 sec · Woodland Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    745 ft · 23 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  19. 19

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  22. 22

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  28. 28

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  32. 32

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  33. 33

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 53%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 24%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 6%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 3%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 3%
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

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
325.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bluff
02h 58m from Huntsville
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Huntsville and Patchy Fog then Partly 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 Huntsville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?

White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from Huntsville and 186.4 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 325.2 miles (523.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.29 one way or $98.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Huntsville 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 Huntsville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near White Bluff

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

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

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Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
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Clarksville, TN

49 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 325.18 mi (523.33 km).

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#1 Huntsville

Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,285
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.4904900
Altitude402
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: Woodland Place (-84.490497, 36.40983)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.07 gal
49.49 L · about $49.29
Round trip
$98.57
26.14 gal · 98.98 L
Estimated CO2
116.2 kg one way
Round trip: 232.3 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.29 $98.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.59 $111.17
Premium $4.65 $60.83 $121.66
Diesel $5.30 $69.32 $138.65

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntsville, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Huntsville is 09:38:23, although it is 08:38:23 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.