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

The driving distance from Lakesite, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 354.2 miles (570 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.15 mi
05h 37m
Flight
278.62 mi
448.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.62 mi
Kilometers
448.39 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.15 mi
Kilometers
569.95 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Lakesite
Wed, Sep 23, 9:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakesite
2026-09-23T10:30
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakesite
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
Saint Joseph
TN

Small town in Tennessee

From Lakesite
164.4 mi
02h 48m
To New South Memphis
189.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bayview Road

    21 m · 5 sec · Bayview Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lyons Lane

    2565 ft · 2 min · Lyons Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on Lyons Lane

    80 m · 18 sec · Lyons Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hixson Pike

    15 mi · 25 min · Hixson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Barton Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Barton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Bridge

    2669 ft · 45 sec · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Georgia Avenue

    3259 ft · 2 min · Georgia Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Boulevard

    2186 ft · 1 min · East Martin Luther King Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

    977 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Highway

    1.3 km · 56 sec · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on John T Reid Parkway

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 72

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    44.4 mi · 53 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

    47 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi

    1056 ft · 16 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  36. 36

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  37. 37

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakesite 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
39 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bee Line Highway
85 mi · 24%
John T Reid Parkway
71.9 mi · 20%
Highway 72
55.3 mi · 16%
24
26.8 mi · 8%
North Cedar Avenue
17.8 mi · 5%
Hixson Pike
15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John T Reid Parkway

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

69.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
02h 48m from Lakesite
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakesite and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.2 miles (570 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.4 miles from Lakesite and 189.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.89 one way or $101.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakesite 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakesite and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakesite and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 278.62 mi (448.39 km).

Lakesite

#1 Lakesite

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,866
Coordinates35.2086800, -85.1269000
Altitude228
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: Bayview Road (-85.12683, 35.208668)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.31 L · about $50.89
Round trip
$101.77
25 gal · 94.62 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $50.89 $101.77
Mid-grade $4.51 $56.39 $112.78
Premium $4.92 $61.54 $123.08
Diesel $6.21 $77.60 $155.20

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 · Sep 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakesite, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Lakesite is 10:30:46, although it is 09:30:46 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.