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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
392.63 mi
07h 28m
Flight
344.83 mi
554.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.83 mi
Kilometers
554.95 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.63 mi
Kilometers
631.88 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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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 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:29 PM to 3:59 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
9:02 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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New South Memphis
196 mi
03h 44m
To Norris
196.5 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

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.

  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

    137 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    811 ft · 24 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  28. 28

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 50%
I 40 East
137 mi · 35%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 2%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.14 mi · 2%
US 27
7.02 mi · 2%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 2%
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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
344.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 44m from New South Memphis
Leave By
9:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

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).

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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
Norris

#2 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.86 gal
52.45 L · about $52.27
Round trip
$104.53
27.72 gal · 104.9 L
Estimated CO2
123.2 kg one way
Round trip: 246.3 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Norris, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 23:43:26, although it is 00:43:26 in Norris.

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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.