How far is La Vergne, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from La Vergne, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
232.63 mi
03h 36m
Flight
205.59 mi
330.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.59 mi
Kilometers
330.87 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.63 mi
Kilometers
374.38 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in La Vergne
Thu, Oct 15, 9:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vergne
2026-10-15T14:47
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vergne
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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From La Vergne
115.8 mi
01h 48m
To New South Memphis
116.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 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 La Vergne and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Mason Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 26 sec · International Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldron Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    3018 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    194.6 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  16. 16

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  20. 20

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vergne 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
195 mi · 84%
I 24 West
11.3 mi · 5%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
7.1 mi · 3%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 30m

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
205.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 48m from La Vergne
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Vergne 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 La Vergne to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from La Vergne and 116.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Vergne and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vergne and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 205.59 mi (330.87 km).

La Vergne

#1 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
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: Mason Road (-86.581827, 36.015608)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.10
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $32.05 $64.10
Mid-grade $4.37 $35.84 $71.67
Premium $4.77 $39.19 $78.39
Diesel $6.00 $49.28 $98.55

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

There is no time difference between La Vergne and New South Memphis. The current time is 14:47:25.

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.