How far is New South Memphis, TN from Fairmount, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Fairmount, TN is about 324 miles (521.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Fairmount.
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Start on South Third Street
2789 ft · 49 sec · South Third Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss
939 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway
6 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
1557 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth
541 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth
57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
44 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway
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Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway
20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway
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Continue straight
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
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Continue straight
92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
26.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right
548 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road
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Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on Taft Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Taft Highway
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Turn right onto Gahagan Road
1993 ft · 2 min · Gahagan Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Pike
1419 ft · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
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Turn right onto North Fairmount Road
16 m · 2 sec · North Fairmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fairmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Fairmount.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Continue straight
92.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Fairmount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.4 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from New South Memphis and 162.4 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 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 $42.09 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.6 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 Fairmount, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Fairmount.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 267.51 mi (430.51 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 Fairmount
Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1814600, -85.3235700 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-85.32357, 35.18146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $3.68 | $42.09 | $84.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $47.43 | $94.87 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $52.16 | $104.31 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $67.40 | $134.81 |
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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