How far is New South Memphis, TN from South Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to South Cleveland, TN is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.75 mi
06h 51m
Flight
293.02 mi
471.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.02 mi
Kilometers
471.57 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.75 mi
Kilometers
549.99 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Cleveland
Thu, Nov 12, 12:48 PM EST
Return by in New South Memphis
Thu, Nov 12, 6:40 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-11-12T04:56
Arrive South Cleveland
Thu, Nov 12, 11:48 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 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
10:16 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
Minor Hill
TN

City in Giles County, Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
170.5 mi
03h 25m
To South Cleveland
171.2 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.1 mi · 38 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left

    114 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast

  29. 29

    Turn right

    35 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    149 m · 19 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  32. 32

    Continue on Dalton Pk

    1204 ft · 30 sec · Dalton Pk

  33. 33

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 72 East
123 mi · 36%
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
95.8 mi · 28%
I-24 East
33.3 mi · 10%
Joe Wheeler Highway
28.8 mi · 8%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 6%
Bill Morris Parkway
13.9 mi · 4%
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 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
03h 25m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:16 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near South Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 06h 51m 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?

Minor Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.5 miles from New South Memphis and 171.2 miles from South Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 $43.09 one way or $86.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 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 South Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New South Memphis and Mostly Sunny near South Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and South Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 293.02 mi (471.57 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
South Cleveland

#2 South Cleveland

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population6,912
Coordinates35.1411900, -84.8721700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: South Cleveland (-84.87217, 35.14119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.65 L · about $43.09
Round trip
$86.18
24.12 gal · 91.3 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $43.09 $86.18
Mid-grade $4.04 $48.70 $97.40
Premium $4.45 $53.65 $107.31
Diesel $5.82 $70.19 $140.38

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and South Cleveland, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 04:56:46, although it is 05:56:46 in South Cleveland.

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.