How far is Tracy City, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
302.79 mi
04h 38m
Flight
244.3 mi
393.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.3 mi
Kilometers
393.16 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.79 mi
Kilometers
487.3 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-19T00:13
Arrive New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Tracy City
150.9 mi
02h 19m
To New South Memphis
151.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    2248 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    528 ft · 25 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colyar Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Colyar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tracy Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Tracy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmont Avenue

    1121 ft · 32 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    93 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    822 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Tracy City 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 72%
Main Street
61.1 mi · 20%
Tracy Road
5.02 mi · 2%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.5 mi
244.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 19m from Tracy City
Leave By
7:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tracy City 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 Tracy City to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 302.8 miles (487.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Tracy City and 151.9 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 7:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.31 one way or $80.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tracy City and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 244.3 mi (393.16 km).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
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: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.45 L · about $40.31
Round trip
$80.62
21.38 gal · 80.9 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.31 $80.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.46 $90.93
Premium $4.65 $49.75 $99.50
Diesel $5.30 $56.70 $113.40

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy City and New South Memphis. The current time is 00:13:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.