How far is Kingston Springs, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Kingston Springs, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
195.15 mi
02h 59m
Flight
179.54 mi
288.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.54 mi
Kilometers
288.94 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.15 mi
Kilometers
314.07 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Kingston Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston Springs
2026-04-19T04:03
Arrive New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston Springs
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Kingston Springs
97.1 mi
01h 29m
To New South Memphis
98.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1025 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Kingston Spring

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kingston Spring

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Luyben Hills Road

    1260 ft · 29 sec · Luyben Hills Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Memphis

    1081 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    176.8 mi · 3 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  11. 11

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  15. 15

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
177 mi · 91%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
Perkins Extended
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 11m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 29m from Kingston Springs
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kingston Springs 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 Kingston Springs to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Kingston Springs and 98.1 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kingston Springs and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston Springs and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 179.54 mi (288.94 km).

Kingston Springs

#1 Kingston Springs

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,714
Coordinates36.1020000, -87.1150100
Altitude159
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: (-87.114991, 36.102119)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $25.98
Round trip
$51.96
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.98 $51.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.30 $58.61
Premium $4.65 $32.07 $64.13
Diesel $5.30 $36.54 $73.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingston Springs and New South Memphis. The current time is 04:03:30.

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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.