How far is New South Memphis, TN from Tiptonville, TN?
The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New South Memphis and Tiptonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis and Tiptonville.
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Start on South Third Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East E. H. Crump Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East E. H. Crump Boulevard
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Turn straight
77 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
82.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 155 East, US 412 East: Caruthersville, Dyersbur Tennessee
2445 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 181
1468 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Great River Road North
5.1 mi · 7 min · Great River Road North
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Continue on Big Levee Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Big Levee Road
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Continue on Tiptonville-Obion Levee Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Tiptonville-Obion Levee Road
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 78
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 78
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Continue on South Headden Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive
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Continue on State Route 78
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78
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Continue on Carl Perkins Parkway
3077 ft · 1 min · Carl Perkins Parkway
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Turn left onto Church Street
1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New South Memphis and Tiptonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blues Highway
Take the exit slight right
82.4 mi · 01h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Tiptonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New South Memphis to Tiptonville?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gilt Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from New South Memphis and 65 miles from Tiptonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.52 one way or $35.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New South Memphis and Sunny near Tiptonville.
Stop Ideas Near Gilt Edge
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 Gilt Edge.
Central Station
Newbern–Dyersburg
Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 95.08 mi (153.01 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 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $3.82 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
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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