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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Graysville, TN is about 344.1 miles (553.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
344.04 mi
06h 44m
Flight
281.57 mi
453.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.57 mi
Kilometers
453.15 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.04 mi
Kilometers
553.68 km
Drive Time
06h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Graysville
Sun, May 31, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Sun, May 31, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-05-31T09:46
Arrive Graysville
Sun, May 31, 4:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From New South Memphis
171.9 mi
03h 22m
To Graysville
172.2 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dayton Avenue

    2377 ft · 50 sec · Dayton Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 13 sec · Dayton Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Pikeville Avenue

    96 m · 9 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Pikeville Avenue

    968 ft · 27 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pikeville Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
165 mi · 48%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 8
35.2 mi · 10%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

165 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
281.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
03h 22m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Graysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.1 miles (553.7 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.9 miles from New South Memphis and 172.2 miles from Graysville.

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

The direct path is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 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 $45.78 one way or $91.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 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 Graysville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New South Memphis and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Graysville.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Graysville. Straight-line distance: 281.57 mi (453.15 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
Graysville

#2 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Graysville (-85.0844, 35.44701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.96 L · about $45.78
Round trip
$91.56
24.28 gal · 91.92 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.78 $91.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.63 $103.26
Premium $4.65 $56.50 $113.00
Diesel $5.30 $64.39 $128.78

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Graysville, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 09:46:10, although it is 10:46:10 in Graysville.

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.