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

The driving distance from Monterey, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
306.93 mi
04h 40m
Flight
278.73 mi
448.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.73 mi
Kilometers
448.57 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.93 mi
Kilometers
493.96 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Monterey
Fri, Apr 17, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monterey
2026-04-17T09:06
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monterey
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 Monterey
152.9 mi
02h 20m
To New South Memphis
154 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Street

    1 km · 57 sec · South Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  14. 14

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  18. 18

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monterey 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 64%
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 29%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
278.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 20m from Monterey
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 152.9 miles from Monterey and 154 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.84 one way or $81.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monterey and Mostly 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 Monterey and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 278.73 mi (448.57 km).

Monterey

#1 Monterey

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates36.1475600, -85.2683000
Altitude574
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: South Holly Street (-85.268358, 36.147611)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
41 L · about $40.84
Round trip
$81.68
21.66 gal · 82 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.84 $81.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.06 $92.12
Premium $4.65 $50.40 $100.81
Diesel $5.30 $57.44 $114.88

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monterey and New South Memphis. The current time is 09:06:41.

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.