How far is New South Memphis, TN from Sale Creek, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Sale Creek, TN is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
338.88 mi
06h 38m
Flight
279.95 mi
450.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.95 mi
Kilometers
450.54 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
338.88 mi
Kilometers
545.38 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sale Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 11:50 PM EST
Return by in New South Memphis
Sat, Nov 7, 5:28 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-11-06T16:12
Arrive Sale Creek
Fri, Nov 6, 10:50 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
8:00 PM CST
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From New South Memphis
169.1 mi
03h 19m
To Sale Creek
169.8 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Patterson Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
165 mi · 49%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 8
30.8 mi · 9%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 5%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
10.1 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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
279.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
03h 19m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:44 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near Sale Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 338.9 miles (545.4 km) and usually takes 06h 38m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.1 miles from New South Memphis and 169.8 miles from Sale Creek.

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

The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 $44.04 one way or $88.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.3 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 Sale Creek, 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 Mostly Sunny near Sale Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Sale Creek. Straight-line distance: 279.95 mi (450.54 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
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#2 Sale Creek

Sale Creek is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.3822900, -85.1088400
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Sale Creek (-85.10884, 35.38229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 545 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.96 gal
45.27 L · about $44.04
Round trip
$88.07
23.92 gal · 90.54 L
Estimated CO2
106.3 kg one way
Round trip: 212.6 kg / 469 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $44.04 $88.07
Mid-grade $4.15 $49.63 $99.27
Premium $4.56 $54.57 $109.15
Diesel $5.90 $70.53 $141.06

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Sale Creek, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 16:12:34, although it is 17:12:34 in Sale Creek.

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.