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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Benton, TN is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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
356.44 mi
07h 12m
Flight
305.34 mi
491.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.34 mi
Kilometers
491.4 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.44 mi
Kilometers
573.63 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:12 PM to 3:42 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
9:36 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
Ardmore
TN

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

From New South Memphis
178 mi
03h 36m
To Benton
178.5 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Third Street

    2789 ft · 49 sec · South Third Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss

    939 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth

    1557 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth

    541 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth

    47 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1115 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2098 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Waterlevel Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Waterlevel Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    633 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Benton Station Road

    132 m · 14 sec · Benton Station Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Clemmer Ferry Road

    96 m · 9 sec · Clemmer Ferry Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
123 mi · 35%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 27%
I-24 East
33.3 mi · 9%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 8%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 5%
Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Continue straight

92.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
305.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ardmore
03h 36m from New South Memphis
Leave By
9:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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?

Ardmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178 miles from New South Memphis and 178.5 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 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 Benton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Benton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Benton. Straight-line distance: 305.34 mi (491.4 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
Benton

#2 Benton

County in Tennessee, United States

Population1,247
Coordinates35.1742400, -84.6535500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Benton (-84.65355, 35.17424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.61 L · about $47.44
Round trip
$94.88
25.16 gal · 95.22 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.44 $94.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.50 $107.01
Premium $4.65 $58.55 $117.09
Diesel $5.30 $66.72 $133.45

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Benton, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 21:45:27, although it is 22:45:27 in Benton.

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.