How far is New South Memphis, TN from Ardmore, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Ardmore.
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Start on South Third Street
2789 ft · 49 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss
939 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
1557 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth
541 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
44 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1482 ft · 23 sec · Bee Line Highway
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Continue on US Highway 31
7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 31
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Turn right onto Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Huntsville-Brownsferry Road
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Continue on Huntsville Brownsferry Road
2776 ft · 1 min · Huntsville Brownsferry Road
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Take the ramp left
2155 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 53: Ardmore
1701 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 53: Ardmore
47 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto 7th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue West
130 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue West
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1354 ft · 34 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ardmore Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · Ardmore Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Ardmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 72 East
Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Michie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from New South Memphis and 108.6 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.7 miles (292.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New South Memphis and Partly Sunny near Ardmore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 181.71 mi (292.43 km).
#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.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardmore
Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,218 |
| Coordinates | 34.9920300, -86.8466700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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