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

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.16 mi
05h 22m
Flight
301.87 mi
485.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
301.87 mi
Kilometers
485.81 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.16 mi
Kilometers
550.65 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T01:52
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
9:00 PM CDT
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 Jamestown
170.1 mi
02h 41m
To New South Memphis
172.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South York Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South York Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Deer Lodge Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · West Deer Lodge Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  20. 20

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  24. 24

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamestown 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 58%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 26%
South York Highway
17 mi · 5%
West Deer Lodge Highway
14.9 mi · 4%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 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

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
301.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 41m from Jamestown
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 342.2 miles (550.7 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 170.1 miles from Jamestown and 172.1 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 301.9 miles (485.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny 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 Jamestown and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 301.87 mi (485.81 km).

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#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
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 Central Avenue (-84.931881, 36.427629)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.7 L · about $45.52
Round trip
$91.03
24.14 gal · 91.4 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.52 $91.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.33 $102.67
Premium $4.65 $56.17 $112.35
Diesel $5.30 $64.02 $128.04

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and New South Memphis. The current time is 01:52:03.

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.