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

The driving distance from Medina, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
98.43 mi
01h 35m
Flight
87.5 mi
140.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.5 mi
Kilometers
140.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.43 mi
Kilometers
158.4 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sat, Sep 26, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Medina
Sat, Sep 26, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-09-26T17:42
Arrive New South Memphis
Sat, Sep 26, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Stanton
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Medina
48.7 mi
00h 47m
To New South Memphis
49.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Sep 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2515 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    629 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  13. 13

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  17. 17

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
77.6 mi · 79%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 5%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 4%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.59 mi · 2%
Perkins Extended
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 16m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 47m from Medina
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Medina and Partly 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 Medina to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 48.7 miles from Medina and 49.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Medina and Partly 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 Medina and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.81 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
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: Central Street (-88.774629, 35.802807)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.15 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.17
6.94 gal · 26.3 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $14.08 $28.17
Mid-grade $4.52 $15.67 $31.34
Premium $4.92 $17.09 $34.17
Diesel $6.18 $21.46 $42.91

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and New South Memphis. The current time is 17:42:22.

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.