How far is New South Memphis, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m 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
344.46 mi
06h 58m
Flight
294.09 mi
473.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.09 mi
Kilometers
473.29 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.46 mi
Kilometers
554.36 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Lake
Mon, Nov 9, 7:36 AM EST
Return by in New South Memphis
Mon, Nov 9, 1:34 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-11-08T23:38
Arrive Wildwood Lake
Mon, Nov 9, 6:36 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 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
10:04 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
171.9 mi
03h 29m
To Wildwood Lake
172.6 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast

    1103 ft · 27 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Plantation Drive

    131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Trewhitt Road

    1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Trewhitt Road

    2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
294.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minor Hill
03h 29m from New South Memphis
Leave By
10:04 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New South Memphis and Sunny near Wildwood Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.5 miles (554.4 km) and usually takes 06h 58m 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 171.9 miles from New South Memphis and 172.6 miles from Wildwood Lake.

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

The direct path is about 294.1 miles (473.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 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 $44.07 one way or $88.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 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 Wildwood Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New South Memphis and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 294.09 mi (473.29 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
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#2 Wildwood Lake

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population3,124
Coordinates35.0920200, -84.8543900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
46.01 L · about $44.07
Round trip
$88.14
24.3 gal · 92.02 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $44.07 $88.14
Mid-grade $4.10 $49.83 $99.65
Premium $4.52 $54.92 $109.84
Diesel $5.86 $71.16 $142.33

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New South Memphis, TN and Wildwood Lake, TN. The current time in New South Memphis is 23:38:20, although it is 00:38:20 in Wildwood Lake.

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.