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

The driving distance from Wildwood, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 401.4 miles (646 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 351.6 miles (565.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.38 mi
06h 10m
Flight
351.62 mi
565.87 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Wildwood.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
351.62 mi
Kilometers
565.87 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.38 mi
Kilometers
645.96 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Mon, Nov 9, 3:49 AM CST
Return by in Wildwood
Mon, Nov 9, 10:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-11-08T22:38
Arrive New South Memphis
Mon, Nov 9, 4:49 AM EST
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 12:41 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
8:00 PM EST
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 Wildwood
200.4 mi
03h 05m
To New South Memphis
201 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wildwood Road

    2637 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wildwood Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Wildwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    1480 ft · 32 sec · Old Knoxville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    639 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    141 m · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Pellissippi Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3090 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    196.9 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  22. 22

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  26. 26

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
205 mi · 51%
Nashville
155 mi · 39%
Pellissippi Parkway
13.7 mi · 3%
Wildwood Road
5.16 mi · 1%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 1%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 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 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
351.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pegram
03h 05m from Wildwood
Leave By
11:38 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Wildwood 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 Wildwood to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 401.4 miles (646 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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 200.4 miles from Wildwood and 201 miles from New South Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 351.6 miles (565.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 EST. 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 $51.36 one way or $102.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wildwood 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 Clear around Wildwood 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 Wildwood and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 351.62 mi (565.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8037000, -83.8712900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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: Wildwood Road (-83.871268, 35.803672)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.16 gal
53.61 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.72
28.32 gal · 107.22 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.7 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $51.36 $102.72
Mid-grade $4.10 $58.07 $116.14
Premium $4.52 $64.00 $128.01
Diesel $5.86 $82.94 $165.87

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wildwood, TN and New South Memphis, TN. The current time in Wildwood is 22:38:39, although it is 21:38:39 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.