How far is New South Memphis, TN from Sewanee, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Sewanee, TN is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Sewanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Sewanee.
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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
165.2 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
59.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee
993 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Sewanee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Sewanee?
The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480.1 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from New South Memphis and 149.3 miles from Sewanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.71 one way or $79.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New South Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewanee.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
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 Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Sewanee. Straight-line distance: 233.78 mi (376.23 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 Sewanee
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee
| Population | 2,311 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031400, -85.9210900 |
| Altitude | 588 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewanee (-85.92109, 35.20314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $39.71 | $79.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.78 | $89.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.01 | $98.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.85 | $111.70 |
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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