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

The driving distance from Parsons, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.76 mi
02h 07m
Flight
115.49 mi
185.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.49 mi
Kilometers
185.86 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.76 mi
Kilometers
208.83 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Apr 29, 2:18 AM CDT
Return by in Parsons
Wed, Apr 29, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parsons
2026-04-29T00:10
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Apr 29, 2:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parsons
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
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Parsons
64.5 mi
01h 03m
To New South Memphis
65.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    17.4 mi · 20 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  11. 11

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  15. 15

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 38 sec · South Third Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 64%
East Main Street
17.4 mi · 13%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 10%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 3%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 3%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
115.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
01h 03m from Parsons
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Parsons and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.5 miles from Parsons and 65.2 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parsons and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parsons and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 115.49 mi (185.86 km).

Parsons

#1 Parsons

City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,272
Coordinates35.6497900, -88.1267000
Altitude151
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: US 412 (-88.126693, 35.649769)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Parsons and New South Memphis. The current time is 00:10:43.

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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.