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

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
241.96 mi
03h 49m
Flight
203.1 mi
326.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.1 mi
Kilometers
326.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.96 mi
Kilometers
389.39 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Sep 25, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Sep 25, 9:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-09-25T13:38
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Sep 25, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clarksburg
TN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Springfield
119.2 mi
01h 54m
To New South Memphis
122.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Whites Creek Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Whites Creek Pike

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Whites Creek Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Whites Creek Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Whites Creek Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward TN 155 West: Briley Parkway

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Briley Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Briley Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Nashville, Memphis

    1687 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    3084 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    192.6 mi · 3 hr 28 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 Springfield and New South Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
193 mi · 80%
Whites Creek Pike
12.3 mi · 5%
Briley Parkway
7.92 mi · 3%
Tom Austin Highway
7.54 mi · 3%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

193 mi · 03h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 54m from Springfield
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Cloudy near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Springfield and 122.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Cloudy near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 203.1 mi (326.85 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
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: South Main Street (-86.884989, 36.509251)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $34.68
Round trip
$69.36
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $34.68 $69.36
Mid-grade $4.52 $38.63 $77.25
Premium $4.92 $42.05 $84.10
Diesel $6.20 $52.91 $105.81

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and New South Memphis. The current time is 13:38:03.

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.