How far is New South Memphis, TN from Norris, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Norris, TN is about 392.6 miles (631.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Norris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Norris.
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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
137 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue
811 ft · 24 sec · West Weaver Avenue
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Turn left onto North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on Andersonville Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway
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Continue on Little Senator Circle
1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle
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Continue on Norris Freeway
1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway
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Turn left onto East Norris Road
1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Norris.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Norris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Norris?
The road trip is about 392.6 miles (631.9 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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 196 miles from New South Memphis and 196.5 miles from Norris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 $52.27 one way or $104.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 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 Norris, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Norris.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Norris. Straight-line distance: 344.83 mi (554.95 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 Norris
City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.1956300, -84.0679700 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 632 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 53m |
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 | $3.77 | $52.27 | $104.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.95 | $117.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.50 | $129.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.51 | $147.03 |
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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