How far is New South Memphis, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Rocky Top.
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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
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1360 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Rocky Top.
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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 193 miles from New South Memphis and 194.2 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.4 miles (547.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 CST. 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 $49.54 one way or $99.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 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 Rocky Top, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Rocky Top.
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.
Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 340.39 mi (547.81 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 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
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 | $3.63 | $49.54 | $99.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $56.02 | $112.04 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $61.74 | $123.49 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $80.01 | $160.01 |
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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