How far is Newbern, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Newbern, TN to Memphis, TN is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.28 mi
01h 45m
Flight
79.9 mi
128.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.9 mi
Kilometers
128.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Return by in Newbern
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbern
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbern
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Covington
TN

City in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States

From Newbern
42 mi
00h 52m
To Memphis
47.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newbern and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint John Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Saint John Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue

    2087 ft · 42 sec · North Sampson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gordon Street

    1018 ft · 25 sec · Gordon Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Avenue

    2111 ft · 47 sec · Troy Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McGaughey Street

    54 m · 6 sec · McGaughey Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    37.1 mi · 49 min · North Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · North Danny Thomas Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1692 ft · 36 sec · Poplar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Avenue
73.9 mi · 83%
East Main Street
5.16 mi · 6%
Saint John Avenue
2.96 mi · 3%
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Troy Avenue
0.4 mi
North Sampson Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Avenue

Turn right onto North Main Avenue

37.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 52m from Newbern
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newbern and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newbern to Memphis?

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Newbern and 47.3 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newbern and Mostly Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

61 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

70 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbern and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 79.9 mi (128.59 km).

Newbern

#1 Newbern

Town in Dyer County, Tennessee

Population3,230
Coordinates36.1128500, -89.2617400
Altitude114
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: (-89.261875, 36.112958)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbern and Memphis. The current time is 22:29:56.

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.