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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.38 mi
01h 21m
Flight
56.86 mi
91.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.86 mi
Kilometers
91.51 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.38 mi
Kilometers
103.61 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Oct 15, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Brownsville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gallaway
TN

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

From New South Memphis
32.2 mi
00h 40m
To Brownsville
32.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.3 mi · 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    849 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    54 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    791 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Anderson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    3275 ft · 56 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 70%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 9%
South Parkway East
4.42 mi · 7%
Anderson Avenue
3.85 mi · 6%
East Parkway South
2.32 mi · 4%
South Third Street
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

45.3 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gallaway
00h 40m from New South Memphis
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gallaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from New South Memphis and 32.2 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gallaway

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

46 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

93 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 56.86 mi (91.51 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
Brownsville

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.6 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.54 gal · 17.2 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.37 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $4.77 $10.84 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.62 $27.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New South Memphis and Brownsville. The current time is 15:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.