How far is New South Memphis, TN from Oliver Springs, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Oliver Springs, TN is about 369 miles (593.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m 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
368.98 mi
06h 50m
Flight
327.75 mi
527.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327.75 mi
Kilometers
527.47 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.98 mi
Kilometers
593.81 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oliver Springs
Wed, Sep 23, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Sep 24, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-09-23T12:29
Arrive Oliver Springs
Wed, Sep 23, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:51 PM to 3:21 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
10:18 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
White Bluff
TN

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New South Memphis
184.1 mi
03h 25m
To Oliver Springs
184.9 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    1153 ft · 40 sec · Winter Gap Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Gap Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
197 mi · 53%
I 40 East
137 mi · 37%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 3%
US 27
7.02 mi · 2%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 2%
South Parkway East
4.42 mi · 1%
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
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
327.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bluff
03h 25m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oliver Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 369 miles (593.8 km) and usually takes 06h 50m 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?

White Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.1 miles from New South Memphis and 184.9 miles from Oliver Springs.

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

The direct path is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 $52.97 one way or $105.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 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 Oliver Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oliver Springs.

Stop Ideas Near White Bluff

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

49 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Oliver Springs. Straight-line distance: 327.75 mi (527.47 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
Oliver Springs

#2 Oliver Springs

Town of the United States

Population3,439
Coordinates36.0445200, -84.3443700
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Oliver Springs (-84.34437, 36.04452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.29 L · about $52.97
Round trip
$105.93
26.04 gal · 98.58 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $52.97 $105.93
Mid-grade $4.53 $58.94 $117.88
Premium $4.94 $64.31 $128.61
Diesel $6.22 $80.92 $161.84

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Oliver Springs, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 12:29:38, although it is 13:29:38 in Oliver Springs.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.