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

The driving distance from Lexington, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
114.06 mi
01h 49m
Flight
101.5 mi
163.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.5 mi
Kilometers
163.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.06 mi
Kilometers
183.56 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, Oct 13, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Tue, Oct 13, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-10-13T08:13
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, Oct 13, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Lexington
56.7 mi
00h 54m
To New South Memphis
57.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broad Street

    16 m · 5 sec · North Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  12. 12

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  16. 16

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 73%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 11%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 4%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 3%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 2%
West Church Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 54m from Lexington
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lexington 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 Lexington to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Lexington and 57.4 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

70 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

73 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 101.5 mi (163.35 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population7,866
Coordinates35.6509000, -88.3933800
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: North Broad Street (-88.393357, 35.650888)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.76
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $15.88 $31.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.72 $35.45
Premium $4.82 $19.40 $38.81
Diesel $6.01 $24.21 $48.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and New South Memphis. The current time is 08:13:55.

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.