How far is Memphis, TN from New Hope, TN?

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to New Hope, TN is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
313.61 mi
05h 48m
Flight
248.45 mi
399.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.45 mi
Kilometers
399.84 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.61 mi
Kilometers
504.7 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-18T08:52
Arrive New Hope
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Memphis
156.6 mi
02h 54m
To New Hope
157 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and New Hope.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

    1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    553 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    166.6 mi · 3 hr

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    76.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Cedar Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1598 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
179 mi · 57%
I 24 East
77.3 mi · 25%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 17%
North Cedar Avenue
1.63 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
North B. B. King Boulevard
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

167 mi · 03h 00m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.2 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
02h 54m from Memphis
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Memphis to New Hope?

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Memphis and 157 miles from New Hope.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.74 one way or $83.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 248.45 mi (399.84 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: New Hope (-85.6583, 35.00508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $41.74
Round trip
$83.49
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.74 $83.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.08 $94.16
Premium $4.65 $51.52 $103.04
Diesel $5.30 $58.72 $117.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and New Hope. The current time is 08:52:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.