How far is New Tazewell, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from New Tazewell, TN to Memphis, TN is about 433 miles (696.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.2 miles (599 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
433 mi
06h 49m
Flight
372.23 mi
599.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.23 mi
Kilometers
599.05 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
433 mi
Kilometers
696.84 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Mon, May 25, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in New Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 6:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Tazewell
2026-05-25T16:56
Arrive Memphis
Mon, May 25, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Tazewell
8:00 PM EDT
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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From New Tazewell
216.2 mi
03h 24m
To Memphis
216.7 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Tazewell and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on First Avenue

    10 m · 9 sec · First Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
211 mi · 49%
Nashville
155 mi · 36%
Knoxville Bypass
22.3 mi · 5%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 4%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 2%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

197 mi · 03h 34m

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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
372.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
03h 24m from New Tazewell
Leave By
10:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Tazewell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Tazewell to Memphis?

The road trip is about 433 miles (696.8 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.2 miles from New Tazewell and 216.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 372.2 miles (599 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 EDT. 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 $57.62 one way or $115.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Tazewell and Memphis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Tazewell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Tazewell and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 372.23 mi (599.05 km).

New Tazewell

#1 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: First Avenue (-83.599674, 36.442555)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 697 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.28 gal
57.84 L · about $57.62
Round trip
$115.24
30.56 gal · 115.68 L
Estimated CO2
135.8 kg one way
Round trip: 271.6 kg / 599 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.62 $115.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.99 $129.97
Premium $4.65 $71.11 $142.23
Diesel $5.30 $81.05 $162.09

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between New Tazewell, TN and Memphis, TN. The current time in New Tazewell is 16:56:59, although it is 15:56:59 in Memphis.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.