How far is Walnut Hill, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Walnut Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 502.9 miles (809.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 448.6 miles (722 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
502.92 mi
07h 40m
Flight
448.66 mi
722.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
448.66 mi
Kilometers
722.05 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
502.92 mi
Kilometers
809.37 km
Drive Time
07h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Thu, Jun 11, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Walnut Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Hill
2026-06-10T21:17
Arrive New South Memphis
Thu, Jun 11, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 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
8:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Hill
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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Walnut Hill
250.2 mi
03h 50m
To New South Memphis
252.7 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    2453 ft · 46 sec · Bristol Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 81 South

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  20. 20

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  24. 24

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  25. 25

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Hill 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
251 mi · 50%
Nashville
155 mi · 31%
I 81 South
68.8 mi · 14%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 1%
Bristol Highway
3.62 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
07h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
448.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
03h 50m from Walnut Hill
Leave By
8:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walnut Hill 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 Walnut Hill to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 502.9 miles (809.4 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 250.2 miles from Walnut Hill and 252.7 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 448.6 miles (722 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 $66.94 one way or $133.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Walnut Hill 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Walnut Hill and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Hill and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 448.66 mi (722.05 km).

Walnut Hill

#1 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
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: Walnut Hill Road (-82.256798, 36.569831)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 809 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.75 gal
67.18 L · about $66.94
Round trip
$133.87
35.5 gal · 134.36 L
Estimated CO2
157.7 kg one way
Round trip: 315.5 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $66.94 $133.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.49 $150.98
Premium $4.65 $82.61 $165.22
Diesel $5.30 $94.15 $188.29

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Walnut Hill, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Walnut Hill is 21:17:19, although it is 20:17:19 in New South Memphis.

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.