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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Blountville, TN is about 494.8 miles (796.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 14m 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
494.8 mi
09h 07m
Flight
444.37 mi
715.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.37 mi
Kilometers
715.14 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
494.8 mi
Kilometers
796.31 km
Drive Time
09h 07m

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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 09h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 16, 6:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive Blountville
Thu, Apr 16, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:07 PM to 5:37 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
5:46 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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
247.1 mi
04h 33m
To Blountville
247.7 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 43%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 40%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 14%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 1%
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
09h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
444.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
04h 33m from New South Memphis
Leave By
5:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Blountville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 494.8 miles (796.3 km) and usually takes 09h 07m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.1 miles from New South Memphis and 247.7 miles from Blountville.

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

The direct path is about 444.3 miles (715.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $65.84 one way or $131.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.2 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 Blountville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 444.37 mi (715.14 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
Blountville

#2 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 796 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.46 gal
66.09 L · about $65.84
Round trip
$131.68
34.92 gal · 132.18 L
Estimated CO2
155.2 kg one way
Round trip: 310.3 kg / 684 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $65.84 $131.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $74.26 $148.51
Premium $4.65 $81.26 $162.52
Diesel $5.30 $92.61 $185.22

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Blountville, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 00:20:54, although it is 01:20:54 in Blountville.

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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.