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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Jellico, TN is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m 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
402.07 mi
07h 59m
Flight
347.89 mi
559.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
347.89 mi
Kilometers
559.88 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
402.07 mi
Kilometers
647.07 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 2:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-16T22:53
Arrive Jellico
Fri, Apr 17, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:00 PM to 4:30 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
8:00 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
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
200.8 mi
04h 00m
To Jellico
201.3 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    21.7 mi · 32 min · Clarkrange Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Irving Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Scott Highway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Scott Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Howard H Baker Highway

    15.8 mi · 25 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Howard H. Baker Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Howard H. Baker Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Stinking Creek Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Stinking Creek Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward Louisville

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    16.1 mi · 17 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W: Jellico

    545 ft · 13 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    692 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 49%
I 40 East
89.8 mi · 22%
Clarkrange Highway
21.7 mi · 5%
Louisville
16.4 mi · 4%
Howard H Baker Highway
15.8 mi · 4%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
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
07h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
347.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
04h 00m from New South Memphis
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jellico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 402.1 miles (647.1 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.8 miles from New South Memphis and 201.3 miles from Jellico.

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

The direct path is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 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 $53.51 one way or $107.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.1 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 Jellico, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Jellico. Straight-line distance: 347.89 mi (559.88 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
Jellico

#2 Jellico

City in Tennessee

Population2,132
Coordinates36.5878600, -84.1268700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Jellico (-84.12687, 36.58786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 647 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.19 gal
53.71 L · about $53.51
Round trip
$107.02
28.38 gal · 107.42 L
Estimated CO2
126.1 kg one way
Round trip: 252.2 kg / 556 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.51 $107.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.35 $120.70
Premium $4.65 $66.04 $132.08
Diesel $5.30 $75.26 $150.53

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Jellico, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 22:53:50, although it is 23:53:50 in Jellico.

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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.