How far is New South Memphis, TN from Dandridge, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Dandridge, TN is about 422.4 miles (679.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.8 miles (609.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.
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.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Dandridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Dandridge.
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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
173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left
30.7 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W, US 70: Dandrige
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight
3213 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Chestnut Hill Road
525 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Dandridge.
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dandridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Dandridge?
The road trip is about 422.4 miles (679.8 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.6 miles from New South Memphis and 211.8 miles from Dandridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.8 miles (609.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 $57.92 one way or $115.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.4 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 Dandridge, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Dandridge.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Dandridge. Straight-line distance: 378.76 mi (609.56 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 Dandridge
Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,182 |
| Coordinates | 36.0153700, -83.4148900 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dandridge (-83.41489, 36.01537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 680 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 16m |
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 | $3.89 | $57.92 | $115.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $64.79 | $129.57 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $70.85 | $141.70 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $89.39 | $178.77 |
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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