How far is White Bluff, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
188.27 mi
03h 02m
Flight
174.23 mi
280.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.23 mi
Kilometers
280.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.27 mi
Kilometers
302.99 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in White Bluff
Wed, Sep 23, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-09-23T10:18
Arrive New South Memphis
Wed, Sep 23, 1:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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
Medina
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From White Bluff
95.5 mi
01h 31m
To New South Memphis
92.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on College Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto SR 46

    4.4 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    771 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    161.5 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  10. 10

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  14. 14

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bluff 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 46
166 mi · 88%
Broadway Street
7.19 mi · 4%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 2%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 2%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 1%
College Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 46

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 55m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
174.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medina
01h 31m from White Bluff
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving White Bluff and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Medina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from White Bluff and 92.8 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around White Bluff and Mostly Clear near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Medina

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

56 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

81 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 174.23 mi (280.4 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
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: Broadway Street (-87.220968, 36.107392)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.02
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $27.01 $54.02
Mid-grade $4.53 $30.06 $60.12
Premium $4.94 $32.79 $65.59
Diesel $6.22 $41.27 $82.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between White Bluff and New South Memphis. The current time is 10:18:43.

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.