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

The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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
384.55 mi
06h 00m
Flight
317.32 mi
510.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.32 mi
Kilometers
510.68 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.55 mi
Kilometers
618.87 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Sweetwater
Fri, Oct 16, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetwater
2026-10-16T02:35
Arrive New South Memphis
Fri, Oct 16, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 12:31 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
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweetwater
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
Pegram
TN

City in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Sweetwater
198.2 mi
03h 00m
To New South Memphis
186.4 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2890 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oakland Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Oakland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1795 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  16. 16

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  20. 20

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater 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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
198 mi · 51%
Nashville
154 mi · 40%
Oakland Road
24 mi · 6%
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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
317.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 00m from Sweetwater
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sweetwater and Mostly 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 Sweetwater to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 384.6 miles (618.9 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Pegram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.2 miles from Sweetwater and 186.4 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 317.3 miles (510.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 $52.98 one way or $105.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pegram

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

26 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

55 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 317.32 mi (510.68 km).

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#1 Sweetwater

Sweetwater is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6014600, -84.4610400
Altitude278
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: North Main Street (-84.460981, 35.601423)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.37 L · about $52.98
Round trip
$105.95
27.14 gal · 102.74 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $52.98 $105.95
Mid-grade $4.37 $59.23 $118.47
Premium $4.77 $64.78 $129.57
Diesel $6.00 $81.45 $162.89

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sweetwater, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Sweetwater is 02:35:42, although it is 01:35:42 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.