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

The driving distance from Livingston, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
314.54 mi
04h 50m
Flight
280.16 mi
450.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.16 mi
Kilometers
450.88 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.54 mi
Kilometers
506.21 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Fri, Oct 16, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Livingston
156.6 mi
02h 25m
To New South Memphis
157.9 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Livingston and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Square

    39 m · 11 sec · West Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    2255 ft · 38 sec · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cookeville Highway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Cookeville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 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 Livingston 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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 63%
Cookeville Highway
94.1 mi · 30%
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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
280.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 25m from Livingston
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Livingston 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 Livingston to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Livingston and 157.9 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.33 one way or $86.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Livingston and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 280.16 mi (450.88 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Town in Tennessee, US

Population4,129
Coordinates36.3834000, -85.3230200
Altitude313
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: West Court Square (-85.323363, 36.38333)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.02 L · about $43.33
Round trip
$86.67
22.2 gal · 84.04 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $43.33 $86.67
Mid-grade $4.37 $48.45 $96.90
Premium $4.77 $52.99 $105.98
Diesel $6.00 $66.62 $133.24

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 Livingston and New South Memphis. The current time is 22:34:08.

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.