How far is New South Memphis, TN from Forest Hills, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Forest Hills, TN is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Forest Hills.
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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
82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington
919 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Law Road
1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
43.9 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit right
1140 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
17.8 mi · 22 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway
1316 ft · 24 sec · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Columbia Road East
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Continue on Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Columbia Highway
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Continue on Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Old Columbia Road
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1112 ft · 49 sec · Forest Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Forest Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
82.3 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from New South Memphis and 119.4 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 206.81 mi (332.83 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 Forest Hills
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4811800, -86.4216600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-86.42166, 35.48118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $3.57 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $33.96 | $67.92 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $48.95 | $97.89 |
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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