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

The driving distance from Memphis, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 433 miles (696.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.2 miles (599 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
433.05 mi
08h 13m
Flight
372.23 mi
599.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.23 mi
Kilometers
599.05 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
433.05 mi
Kilometers
696.93 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Memphis
Tue, May 26, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive New Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:13 PM to 4:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Memphis
216.2 mi
04h 06m
To New Tazewell
216.8 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  13. 13

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  18. 18

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
384 mi · 89%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 4%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 2%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 2%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

198 mi · 03h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
372.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
04h 06m from Memphis
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 433 miles (696.9 km) and usually takes 08h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from Memphis and 216.8 miles from New Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 372.2 miles (599 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.62 one way or $115.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Memphis and New Tazewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 372.23 mi (599.05 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
New Tazewell

#2 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.28 gal
57.85 L · about $57.62
Round trip
$115.24
30.56 gal · 115.7 L
Estimated CO2
135.8 kg one way
Round trip: 271.6 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.62 $115.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.99 $129.97
Premium $4.65 $71.11 $142.23
Diesel $5.30 $81.05 $162.09

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Memphis, TN and New Tazewell, TN. The current time in Memphis is 16:54:07, although it is 17:54:07 in New Tazewell.

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.