How far is New South Memphis, TN from Union City, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Union City, TN is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.53 mi
02h 36m
Flight
108.08 mi
173.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.08 mi
Kilometers
173.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.53 mi
Kilometers
184.32 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, Nov 8, 11:07 AM CST
Return by in New South Memphis
Sun, Nov 8, 1:44 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-11-08T08:30
Arrive Union City
Sun, Nov 8, 11:07 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ripley
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
57.3 mi
01h 18m
To Union City
57.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Third Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South B. B. King Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South B. B. King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on North B.B. King Boulevard

    1162 ft · 36 sec · North B.B. King Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    2681 ft · 55 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chelsea Avenue

    1835 ft · 41 sec · Chelsea Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thomas Street

    14.7 mi · 19 min · Thomas Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McGaughey Street

    54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Troy Avenue

    2111 ft · 44 sec · Troy Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    1018 ft · 22 sec · Gordon Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Sampson Avenue

    2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint John Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1953 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1240 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas Street
71.1 mi · 62%
US 51 North
30.7 mi · 27%
South Third Street
2.61 mi · 2%
Saint John Avenue
2.44 mi · 2%
South Main Avenue
2.16 mi · 2%
South B. B. King Boulevard
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Thomas Street

Continue straight

36.7 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripley
01h 18m from New South Memphis
Leave By
1:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Ripley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from New South Memphis and 57.2 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.76 one way or $29.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around New South Memphis and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Ripley

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

47 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

83 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

104 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Union City. Straight-line distance: 108.08 mi (173.94 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
Union City

#2 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $14.76
Round trip
$29.52
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $14.76 $29.52
Mid-grade $4.13 $16.67 $33.35
Premium $4.55 $18.37 $36.73
Diesel $5.88 $23.74 $47.47

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between New South Memphis and Union City. The current time is 08:30:32.

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.