How far is Newport, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Newport, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 441.1 miles (709.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 390.9 miles (629.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
441.11 mi
06h 46m
Flight
390.93 mi
629.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
390.93 mi
Kilometers
629.14 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
441.11 mi
Kilometers
709.9 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Sep 24, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-09-23T11:46
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:16 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
10:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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 Newport
220.6 mi
03h 23m
To New South Memphis
220.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1531 ft · 33 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cosby Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  17. 17

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

    539 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and New South 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 45%
Nashville
155 mi · 35%
Cosby Highway
68.6 mi · 16%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
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 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
390.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
03h 23m from Newport
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 441.1 miles (709.9 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 220.6 miles from Newport and 220.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 390.9 miles (629.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $63.34 one way or $126.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport and Mostly Clear near New South 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 Newport and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 390.93 mi (629.14 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: McMahan Avenue (-83.187469, 35.967024)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 710 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.57 gal
58.92 L · about $63.34
Round trip
$126.68
31.14 gal · 117.84 L
Estimated CO2
138.4 kg one way
Round trip: 276.7 kg / 610 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $63.34 $126.68
Mid-grade $4.53 $70.49 $140.97
Premium $4.94 $76.90 $153.80
Diesel $6.22 $96.77 $193.54

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newport, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Newport is 11:46:01, although it is 10:46:01 in New South Memphis.

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.