How far is Surgoinsville, TN from New South Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Surgoinsville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 415 miles (667.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Surgoinsville and New South Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surgoinsville and New South Memphis.
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Start on West Main Street
63 m · 9 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road
1 km · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Nelhms Street
39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street
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Turn left onto West Stone Drive
6.5 mi · 8 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on West Main Street
16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight right
40.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min
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Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
1105 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road
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Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
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Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
1639 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
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Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
539 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Third Street
2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Surgoinsville and New South Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Surgoinsville and Patchy Fog then Partly 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 Surgoinsville to New South Memphis?
The road trip is about 468.7 miles (754.3 km) and usually takes 07h 21m 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?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.8 miles from Surgoinsville and 234.9 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 415 miles (667.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 $62.37 one way or $124.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Surgoinsville 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 Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Surgoinsville and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New South Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surgoinsville and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 414.92 mi (667.75 km).
#1 Surgoinsville
City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 36.4709300, -82.8518300 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 754 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $62.37 | $124.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.34 | $140.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $76.98 | $153.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $87.73 | $175.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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