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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
393.89 mi
07h 21m
Flight
345.8 mi
556.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.8 mi
Kilometers
556.51 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
393.89 mi
Kilometers
633.9 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alcoa
Fri, Apr 24, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Sat, Apr 25, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-24T14:51
Arrive Alcoa
Fri, Apr 24, 10:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:21 PM to 3:51 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
9:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South 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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New South Memphis
196.7 mi
03h 40m
To Alcoa
197.2 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Third Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Parkway East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on South Parkway East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Parkway East

    2060 ft · 41 sec · South Parkway East

  5. 5

    Continue on East Parkway South

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parkway South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    196.5 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    165 mi · 3 hr

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville

    1129 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Alcoa Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    101 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Wright Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street

    1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Springbrook Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 50%
I 40 East
165 mi · 42%
Pellissippi Parkway
10.7 mi · 3%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 2%
South Parkway East
4.42 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

197 mi · 03h 33m

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
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
345.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 40m from New South Memphis
Leave By
9:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Alcoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Alcoa?

The road trip is about 393.9 miles (633.9 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from New South Memphis and 197.2 miles from Alcoa.

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

The direct path is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 $52.42 one way or $104.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New South Memphis and Sunny near Alcoa.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 345.8 mi (556.51 km).

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#1 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
Alcoa

#2 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.9 gal
52.61 L · about $52.42
Round trip
$104.83
27.8 gal · 105.22 L
Estimated CO2
123.5 kg one way
Round trip: 247.1 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.42 $104.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.12 $118.23
Premium $4.65 $64.69 $129.38
Diesel $5.30 $73.73 $147.45

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 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Alcoa, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 14:51:37, although it is 15:51:37 in Alcoa.

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.