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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Dover, TN is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.45 mi
03h 29m
Flight
157.57 mi
253.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.57 mi
Kilometers
253.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.45 mi
Kilometers
279.14 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Fri, Apr 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 24, 8:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-24T13:25
Arrive Dover
Fri, Apr 24, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Three Way
TN

City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New South Memphis
86.7 mi
01h 44m
To Dover
86.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Trenton

    843 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Van Hook Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    157 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    117 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
69.4 mi · 40%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 21%
Trenton
20.3 mi · 12%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 9%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 4%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

69.4 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Way
01h 44m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from New South Memphis and 86.7 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Three Way

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

52 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

83 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Dover. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 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
Dover

#2 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Dover (-87.83836, 36.48783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.17 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.34 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between New South Memphis and Dover. The current time is 13:25:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.