How far is New South Memphis, TN from Lenoir City, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Lenoir City, TN is about 375 miles (603.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Lenoir City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Lenoir City.
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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
196.5 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
1305 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
153 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
1499 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge
46 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway
7.5 mi · 13 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on Lamar Alexander Parkway
1300 ft · 23 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lamar Alexander Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Lenoir City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Chance Rain Showers near Lenoir City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Lenoir City?
The road trip is about 375 miles (603.5 km) and usually takes 06h 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?
Kingston Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187.1 miles from New South Memphis and 187.9 miles from Lenoir City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 $51.43 one way or $102.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 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 Lenoir City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New South Memphis and Chance Rain Showers near Lenoir City.
Stop Ideas Near Kingston Springs
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 Kingston Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Lenoir City. Straight-line distance: 330.15 mi (531.32 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 Lenoir City
City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 9,324 |
| Coordinates | 35.7973000, -84.2560300 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenoir City (-84.25603, 35.7973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $3.89 | $51.43 | $102.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $57.52 | $115.05 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $62.91 | $125.82 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $79.37 | $158.73 |
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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