How far is New South Memphis, TN from Pikeville, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
326.08 mi
06h 29m
Flight
276.65 mi
445.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.65 mi
Kilometers
445.22 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.08 mi
Kilometers
524.78 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-04-17T09:56
Arrive Pikeville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:00 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
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New South Memphis
162.9 mi
03h 14m
To Pikeville
163.2 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    165.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro

    1308 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Church Street

    2935 ft · 44 sec · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    757 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Spencer Road

    39 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Spencer Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    615 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
165 mi · 51%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 16%
Spencer Road
39 mi · 12%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
West Main Street
8.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

165 mi · 02h 59m

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 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
276.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
03h 14m from New South Memphis
Leave By
11:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.1 miles (524.8 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from New South Memphis and 163.2 miles from Pikeville.

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

The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 $43.40 one way or $86.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Pikeville.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 276.65 mi (445.22 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
Pikeville

#2 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 525 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.51 gal
43.56 L · about $43.40
Round trip
$86.81
23.02 gal · 87.12 L
Estimated CO2
102.3 kg one way
Round trip: 204.6 kg / 451 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.40 $86.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.95 $97.90
Premium $4.65 $53.57 $107.14
Diesel $5.30 $61.05 $122.10

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New South Memphis and Pikeville. The current time is 09:56:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.