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

The driving distance from Norris, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 394.4 miles (634.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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
394.47 mi
06h 13m
Flight
344.83 mi
554.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
344.83 mi
Kilometers
554.95 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.47 mi
Kilometers
634.84 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 12:43 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
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris
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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Norris
196.7 mi
03h 06m
To New South Memphis
197.7 mi
03h 06m

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 EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°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 Norris and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andersonville Highway

    113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  22. 22

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  25. 25

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  31. 31

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  34. 34

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  35. 35

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  36. 36

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norris 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
38 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
197 mi · 50%
North Roane Street
139 mi · 35%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 2%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 2%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.04 mi · 1%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
344.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 06m from Norris
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norris and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 394.4 miles (634.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.7 miles from Norris and 197.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 344.8 miles (554.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 $52.49 one way or $104.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Norris 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 Sunny around Norris and Mostly Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 344.83 mi (554.95 km).

Norris

#1 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
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: East Norris Road (-84.068221, 36.195399)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 635 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.92 gal
52.69 L · about $52.49
Round trip
$104.98
27.84 gal · 105.38 L
Estimated CO2
123.7 kg one way
Round trip: 247.4 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $52.49 $104.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.20 $118.40
Premium $4.65 $64.78 $129.57
Diesel $5.30 $73.83 $147.66

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norris, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Norris is 23:05:53, although it is 22:05:53 in New South Memphis.

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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.