How far is Lake Tansi, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Lake Tansi, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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
336.86 mi
05h 11m
Flight
286.61 mi
461.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.61 mi
Kilometers
461.26 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.86 mi
Kilometers
542.13 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, Jul 28, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Tansi
Tue, Jul 28, 4:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Tansi
2026-07-28T06:22
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, Jul 28, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Tansi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Lake Tansi
166.2 mi
02h 35m
To New South Memphis
170.7 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
98°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cheyenne Drive

    69 m · 11 sec · Cheyenne Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunbar Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Dunbar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lantana Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Miller Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Miller Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    983 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  17. 17

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  21. 21

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Tansi 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 59%
North Main Street
108 mi · 32%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
Lantana Road
2.72 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
02h 35m from Lake Tansi
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Tansi 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 Lake Tansi to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 336.8 miles (542.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 166.2 miles from Lake Tansi and 170.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.84 one way or $89.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Tansi 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 Lake Tansi and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 286.61 mi (461.26 km).

Lake Tansi

#1 Lake Tansi

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population3,803
Coordinates35.8728500, -85.0544000
Altitude585
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: Cheyenne Drive (-85.0544, 35.872849)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45 L · about $44.84
Round trip
$89.67
23.78 gal · 90 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.84 $89.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.57 $101.14
Premium $4.65 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.30 $63.06 $126.13

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Tansi and New South Memphis. The current time is 06:22:40.

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.