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

The driving distance from Sevierville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 421.9 miles (679 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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
421.94 mi
06h 30m
Flight
369.34 mi
594.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.34 mi
Kilometers
594.39 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.94 mi
Kilometers
679.05 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Sevierville
Wed, Sep 23, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sevierville
2026-09-23T10:43
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 5:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:01 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
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sevierville
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 Sevierville
208.3 mi
03h 15m
To New South Memphis
213.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Sevierville and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  19. 19

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  23. 23

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sevierville 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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
216 mi · 51%
Nashville
155 mi · 37%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 5%
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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
369.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belle Meade
03h 15m from Sevierville
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sevierville 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 Sevierville to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 421.9 miles (679 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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 208.3 miles from Sevierville and 213.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 369.3 miles (594.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 $60.62 one way or $121.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sevierville 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Sevierville and Mostly Clear 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 Sevierville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 369.34 mi (594.39 km).

Sevierville

#1 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
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 411 (-83.561854, 35.86811)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.89 gal
56.36 L · about $60.62
Round trip
$121.23
29.78 gal · 112.72 L
Estimated CO2
132.3 kg one way
Round trip: 264.7 kg / 584 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $60.62 $121.23
Mid-grade $4.51 $67.17 $134.34
Premium $4.92 $73.30 $146.61
Diesel $6.21 $92.44 $184.87

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sevierville, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Sevierville is 10:43:57, although it is 09:43:57 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.