How far is New South Memphis, TN from Shackle Island, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Shackle Island, TN is about 231 miles (371.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Shackle Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Shackle Island.
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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 left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville
1986 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Downtown Loop
1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
8.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 258: New Shackle Island Road, White House, Hendersonville
1834 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto New Shackle Island Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · New Shackle Island Road
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Turn sharp right onto Long Hollow Pike
18 m · 1 sec · Long Hollow Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Hollow Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Shackle Island.
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
197 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Shackle Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Shackle Island?
The road trip is about 231 miles (371.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from New South Memphis and 115.6 miles from Shackle Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.3 miles (341.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Shackle Island.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg
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 Clarksburg.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Shackle Island. Straight-line distance: 212.35 mi (341.74 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 Shackle Island
Shackle Island is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3706000, -86.6166600 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shackle Island (-86.61666, 36.3706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $3.68 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $33.82 | $67.65 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $48.06 | $96.12 |
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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