How far is New South Memphis, TN from Coalfield, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Coalfield, TN is about 373.3 miles (600.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
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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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Coalfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Coalfield.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn left onto Winter Gap Road
649 ft · 13 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Continue on Knoxville Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway
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Turn left onto Fairview Road
2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Meredith Lane
20 m · 3 sec · Meredith Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meredith Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Coalfield.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Coalfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Coalfield?
The road trip is about 373.3 miles (600.8 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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?
Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.3 miles from New South Memphis and 187.1 miles from Coalfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 CST. 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 $47.77 one way or $95.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 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 Coalfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Coalfield.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs
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 Kingston Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Coalfield. Straight-line distance: 323.37 mi (520.41 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 Coalfield
Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0289700, -84.4207600 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coalfield (-84.42076, 36.02897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $3.63 | $47.77 | $95.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $54.01 | $108.02 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $59.53 | $119.06 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $77.14 | $154.27 |
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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