How far is New South Memphis, TN from Madisonville, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 386.3 miles (621.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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 07h 34m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Madisonville.
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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
106.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
7.6 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
635 ft · 13 sec · Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
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Continue on Piccadilly Avenue
2655 ft · 55 sec · Piccadilly Avenue
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Continue on New Lake Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · New Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Watts Bar Highway
10 mi · 14 min · Watts Bar Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right
22.7 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Warren Street
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Turn right onto College Street South
2 m · 1 sec · College Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Madisonville.
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 Cloudy leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 386.3 miles (621.7 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.9 miles from New South Memphis and 193.4 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $52.41 one way or $104.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.1 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 Madisonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around New South Memphis and Sunny near Madisonville.
Stop Ideas Near Pegram
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 Pegram.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 322.37 mi (518.81 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 Madisonville
Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.5198000, -84.3635300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 622 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $3.85 | $52.41 | $104.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $58.50 | $117.00 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $64.14 | $128.29 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $81.58 | $163.15 |
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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