How far is Red Bank, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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
417.67 mi
06h 35m
Flight
356.34 mi
573.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.34 mi
Kilometers
573.48 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.67 mi
Kilometers
672.18 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, Oct 20, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Red Bank
Tue, Oct 20, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-10-19T23:51
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, Oct 20, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:05 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
10:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
Belle Meade
TN

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

From Red Bank
206.2 mi
03h 17m
To New South Memphis
211.5 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pam Lane

    37 m · 6 sec · Pam Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13.8 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  20. 20

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  24. 24

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
348 mi · 83%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
40.8 mi · 10%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
South Perkins Road
2.29 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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
356.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
03h 17m from Red Bank
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Red Bank and 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 Red Bank to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 417.7 miles (672.2 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Belle Meade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.2 miles from Red Bank and 211.5 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 356.4 miles (573.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 $56.68 one way or $113.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belle Meade

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

10 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

66 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 356.34 mi (573.48 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
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: Pam Lane (-83.768551, 35.643495)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.74 gal
55.79 L · about $56.68
Round trip
$113.35
29.48 gal · 111.58 L
Estimated CO2
131 kg one way
Round trip: 262 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $56.68 $113.35
Mid-grade $4.29 $63.26 $126.53
Premium $4.71 $69.37 $138.73
Diesel $5.99 $88.22 $176.44

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 · Oct 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Red Bank, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Red Bank is 23:51:49, although it is 22:51:49 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.