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

The driving distance from Lynchburg, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.26 mi
04h 22m
Flight
208.38 mi
335.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.38 mi
Kilometers
335.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.26 mi
Kilometers
401.14 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Return by in Lynchburg
Fri, Oct 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynchburg
2026-10-15T17:30
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 9:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynchburg
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
Savannah
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Lynchburg
120.7 mi
02h 11m
To New South Memphis
128.6 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Lynchburg and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hiles Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Hiles Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    581 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wall Street

    130 m · 24 sec · Wall Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Majors Boulevard

    2663 ft · 45 sec · Majors Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Fayetteville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lynchburg Highway

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Lynchburg Highway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winchester Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on College Street East

    1.2 km · 1 min · College Street East

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

    871 ft · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street West

    1.3 km · 1 min · Washington Street West

  13. 13

    Continue on Pulaski Highway

    31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West College Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West College Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    44.4 mi · 51 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right

    31.1 mi · 36 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

    159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Water Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    102 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mulberry Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Cherry Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Market Street

    49.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward Memphis

    1356 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  32. 32

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 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 Lynchburg 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Market Street
49.1 mi · 20%
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi · 18%
Pulaski Highway
31 mi · 12%
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi · 9%
Bridge Avenue
20.4 mi · 8%
Lynchburg Highway
8.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Market Street

Continue on East Market Street

49.1 mi · 01h 02m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
208.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savannah
02h 11m from Lynchburg
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Savannah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Lynchburg and 128.6 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 208.38 mi (335.36 km).

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#1 Lynchburg

Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2831400, -86.3741600
Altitude245
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: Hiles Street (-86.374215, 35.28312)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.29 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
17.58 gal · 66.58 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $34.32 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.37 $38.37 $76.74
Premium $4.77 $41.96 $83.93
Diesel $6.00 $52.76 $105.52

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 Lynchburg and New South Memphis. The current time is 17:30:12.

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.