How far is New South Memphis, TN from Clinton, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Clinton, TN is about 384.7 miles (619.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Clinton.
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Start on South Third Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street
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Turn right onto South Parkway East
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Parkway East
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Continue on South Parkway East
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Parkway East
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Continue on South Parkway East
2060 ft · 41 sec · South Parkway East
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Continue on East Parkway South
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parkway South
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Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
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Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
196.5 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
137 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
41 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Clinton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Clinton?
The road trip is about 384.7 miles (619.1 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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 191.8 miles from New South Memphis and 192.9 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 $53.02 one way or $106.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.7 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 Clinton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pegram.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 340.15 mi (547.42 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 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-84.13186, 36.10341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $3.90 | $53.02 | $106.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $59.28 | $118.55 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $64.83 | $129.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $81.51 | $163.01 |
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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