How far is New South Memphis, TN from Powells Crossroads, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.27 mi
06h 05m
Flight
258.34 mi
415.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.34 mi
Kilometers
415.76 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.27 mi
Kilometers
484.84 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powells Crossroads
Wed, May 13, 2:55 AM CDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Wed, May 13, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Powells Crossroads
Wed, May 13, 2:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 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
11:50 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
Saint Joseph
TN

Small town in Tennessee

From New South Memphis
150.4 mi
03h 02m
To Powells Crossroads
150.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Third Street

    2789 ft · 49 sec · South Third Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss

    939 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    6 mi · 8 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Bill Morris Parkway

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Bill Morris Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth

    1557 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 72 East: Corinth

    541 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 East: Corinth

    47 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto US 72 East: Corinth

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1115 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Wheeler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Joe Wheeler Highway

    20.2 mi · 25 min · Joe Wheeler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue Northeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue Northeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I-24 East: Chattanooga

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1577 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Alvin C. York Highway

    18 m · 1 sec · Alvin C. York Highway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alvin C. York Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
123 mi · 41%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 32%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 10%
Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 5%
Primary SR 28
9.18 mi · 3%
Wheeler Highway
8.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Huntsville-Decatur Highway

Continue straight

92.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
258.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
03h 02m from New South Memphis
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Powells Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.8 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from New South Memphis and 150.8 miles from Powells Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 $40.09 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Powells Crossroads.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Powells Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 258.34 mi (415.76 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
Powells Crossroads

#2 Powells Crossroads

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,352
Coordinates35.1895200, -85.4858000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Powells Crossroads (-85.4858, 35.18952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.24 L · about $40.09
Round trip
$80.17
21.26 gal · 80.48 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.09 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.21 $90.42
Premium $4.65 $49.47 $98.94
Diesel $5.30 $56.38 $112.76

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New South Memphis and Powells Crossroads. The current time is 20:50:25.

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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.