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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Hunter, TN is about 508.9 miles (819 km), with a travel time of about 09h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
508.89 mi
09h 31m
Flight
451.66 mi
726.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
451.66 mi
Kilometers
726.88 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.89 mi
Kilometers
818.98 km
Drive Time
09h 31m

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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 09h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 11:08 PM EST
Return by in New South Memphis
Mon, Nov 9, 7:40 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 10:08 PM CST
Route Timing
09h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:32 PM to 6:02 PM EST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
8:00 PM CST
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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
253.8 mi
04h 45m
To Hunter
255.1 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    196.5 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

    1305 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    173.8 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    7.5 mi · 13 min · University Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stony Creek Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stony Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    122 m · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hope Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
211 mi · 41%
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 39%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 11%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 3%
University Parkway
7.55 mi · 1%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.2 mi
451.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
04h 45m from New South Memphis
Leave By
4:56 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Partly Cloudy near Hunter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 508.9 miles (819 km) and usually takes 09h 31m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 253.8 miles from New South Memphis and 255.1 miles from Hunter.

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

The direct path is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 $65.14 one way or $130.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.6 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 Hunter, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around New South Memphis and Partly Cloudy near Hunter.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Hunter. Straight-line distance: 451.66 mi (726.88 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
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#2 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3717800, -82.1587400
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Hunter (-82.15874, 36.37178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 819 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.96 gal
67.98 L · about $65.14
Round trip
$130.28
35.92 gal · 135.96 L
Estimated CO2
159.6 kg one way
Round trip: 319.2 kg / 704 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $65.14 $130.28
Mid-grade $4.10 $73.65 $147.31
Premium $4.52 $81.18 $162.36
Diesel $5.86 $105.19 $210.38

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Hunter, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 12:36:34, although it is 13:36:34 in Hunter.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.