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

The driving distance from Kingston, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 358.3 miles (576.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 316.9 miles (510 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
358.27 mi
05h 24m
Flight
316.89 mi
509.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
316.89 mi
Kilometers
509.98 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
358.27 mi
Kilometers
576.58 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Fri, Oct 16, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-10-15T13:38
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 7:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
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
Burns
TN

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

From Kingston
178.5 mi
02h 42m
To New South Memphis
179.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kentucky Street

    78 m · 35 sec · North Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Kentucky Street

    739 ft · 22 sec · North Kentucky Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    139.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  5. 5

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  14. 14

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  18. 18

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 55%
North Kentucky Street
139 mi · 39%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Perkins Road
2.29 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
316.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 42m from Kingston
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston 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 to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 358.3 miles (576.6 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Kingston and 179.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 316.9 miles (510 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.35 one way or $98.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingston 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 Sunny around Kingston and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 316.89 mi (509.98 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
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: North Kentucky Street (-84.508485, 35.88088)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 577 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.64 gal
47.86 L · about $49.35
Round trip
$98.69
25.28 gal · 95.72 L
Estimated CO2
112.3 kg one way
Round trip: 224.7 kg / 495 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $49.35 $98.69
Mid-grade $4.37 $55.17 $110.35
Premium $4.77 $60.34 $120.69
Diesel $6.00 $75.87 $151.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingston, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Kingston is 13:38:22, although it is 12:38:22 in New South Memphis.

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.