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

The driving distance from Johnsonville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.57 mi
02h 33m
Flight
136.02 mi
218.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.02 mi
Kilometers
218.9 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.58 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Mon, Jun 1, 1:21 PM CDT
Return by in Johnsonville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnsonville
2026-06-01T10:48
Arrive New South Memphis
Mon, Jun 1, 1:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnsonville
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 Johnsonville
78.4 mi
01h 16m
To New South Memphis
79.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
91°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Johnsonville Road

    80 m · 12 sec · Old Johnsonville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nell Beard Road

    2.1 mi · 8 min · Nell Beard Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nell Beard Road

    731 ft · 34 sec · Nell Beard Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    114.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  13. 13

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  17. 17

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 38 sec · South Third Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonville 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
122 mi · 78%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 3%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Nell Beard Road
2.28 mi · 1%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Merge slight left

115 mi · 02h 05m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 16m from Johnsonville
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Johnsonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Johnsonville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 78.4 miles from Johnsonville and 79.2 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Johnsonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Johnsonville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 136.02 mi (218.9 km).

Johnsonville

#1 Johnsonville

City in South Carolina, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates36.0600600, -87.9528100
Altitude110
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: Old Johnsonville Road (-87.953076, 36.059795)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.05 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.1 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Johnsonville and New South Memphis. The current time is 10:48:40.

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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.