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Trip from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN

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Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

331.7 mi

534 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 43m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
5h 59m
8 PM
5h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 331.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Volkswagen Drive, I 24 West, Chattanooga for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

165.8 miles from Apison, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 331.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Volkswagen Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Volkswagen Drive Unavailable Refreshing
I 24 West Unavailable Refreshing
Chattanooga Unavailable Refreshing
US 72 West Unavailable Refreshing
North Cedar Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Lee Highway Unavailable Refreshing
John T Reid Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Huntsville-Decatur Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Volkswagen Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apison, TN and New South Memphis, TN.

1

Start on Apison Pike

6.5 mi · 11 min · Apison Pike
2

Continue on Volkswagen Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive
3

Take the ramp sharp left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
4

Merge slight left

6.9 mi · 9 min
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

0.7 mi · 56 sec · I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
6

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

33 mi · 38 min · Chattanooga, Nashville
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 72 West: South Pittsburg
8

Continue on North Cedar Avenue

18 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
9

Continue on Lee Highway

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Lee Highway
10

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

2.0 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
11

Continue on Lee Highway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
12

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

70 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway
13

Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
14

Continue on Bee Line Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
15

Keep slight right

60 mi · 1 hr 14 min
16

Continue straight

22 mi · 26 min
17

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 1 min
18

Continue on Highway 72

9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
19

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 2 min
20

Continue straight

44 mi · 52 min
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

154 ft · 2 sec · US 72 West: Memphis
22

Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

13 mi · 15 min · US 72 West: Memphis
23

Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

8.4 mi · 10 min · Collierville, Memphis
24

Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis

0.4 mi · 47 sec · TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
25

Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

14 mi · 16 min · Bill Morris Parkway
26

Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 240 West: Jackson Miss
27

Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
28

Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
29

Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
30

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

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
31

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

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 61 North: Third Street
32

Turn straight onto South Third Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
33

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Apison, TN, or about 2h 47m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.8 miles or 2h 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Apison, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Apison, TN

This is one driving day of about 331.7 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apison, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.8 mi from Apison, TN · 2h 47m into the drive

county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Huntsville, AL

166 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Chattanooga, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Huntsville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Apison, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New South Memphis, TN

The final approach into New South Memphis, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New South Memphis, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.86 one way

$103.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $56.94 $113.87
premium $4.89 $63.83 $127.67
diesel $5.61 $73.24 $146.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.5 1 $34.83 $15.92
Efficient EV 82.9 0 $29.02 $13.27
EV Truck/SUV 132.7 1 $46.44 $21.23

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Apison, TN

Night in Apison on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Night in New South Memphis on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 331.7 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Volkswagen Drive, I 24 West, Chattanooga. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Apison, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apison, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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