Trip from Banner Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

9h 19m

Distance

494.2 mi

795 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 11m ★

6 AM

9h 20m

8 AM

9h 37m

10 AM

9h 26m

12 PM

9h 24m

3 PM

9h 26m

5 PM

9h 36m

8 PM

9h 15m

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

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Banner Hill, TN

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New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Banner Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 494.2 miles and takes about 9h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, East Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 407.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

247.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 9h 19m highway drive covering 494.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 407.1 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 407.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.2 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 494.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 121.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

121.2 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

276.1 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

278.2 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

493.5 mi into trip | ~9h 18m in

Take the exit toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

493.6 mi into trip | ~9h 18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Third Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 61 North: Third Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Banner Hill, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

Nashville

121.2 mi in | ~2h 28m | via I 40

Memphis

278.2 mi in | ~5h 18m | via I 40

Louisville

279.3 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	407.1 mi	7h 23m
I 81	22.7 mi	24m
East Andrew Johnson Highway	18.3 mi	22m
Governor John Sevier Highway	11.3 mi	16m
Jonesborough Road	6.6 mi	9m
Erwin Highway	6.4 mi	9m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 407.1 mi, about 7h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Adam Street

58 ft · 3 sec · Adam Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

236 ft · 12 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Carolina Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue

Turn left onto Love Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Love Street

Continue on South Main Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · South Main Avenue

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 2nd Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 81; SR 107

6.6 mi · 9 min · Jonesborough Road

Turn left onto SR 107

11 mi · 16 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

Continue on SR 107

6.4 mi · 9 min · Erwin Highway

Continue on SR 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

At end of road, turn left onto US 11E; US 321

18 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 81

22 mi · 23 min · I 81

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81

Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

53 mi · 59 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

197 mi · 3 hr 33 min · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward Perkins Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto North Perkins Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Perkins Road

Continue on Perkins Extended

1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

Continue on South Perkins Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Perkins Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 240 West

Merge onto I 240

4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 240

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 61 North: Third Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 61

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 247.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN, or about 4h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 407.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 109 miles or 2h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 247.1 miles or 4h 43m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 247.1 miles or 4h 43m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 8m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Banner Hill, TN

Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into New South Memphis, TN

Aim for roughly 247 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Banner Hill, TN.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 407.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 247.1 mi from Banner Hill, TN · 4h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Johnson, TN

247 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Johnson, TN

Overnight Options

Night 1

Johnson, TN

247 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 247 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 109 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hendersonville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 247.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 407.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 247 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New South Memphis, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 255.6

View on nps.gov

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

28 mi from route ~71 min detour Free near mile 85.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$77.26 one way

$154.53 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 173 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$84.83	$169.66
premium	$4.89	$95.10	$190.21
diesel	$5.61	$109.11	$218.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 172.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	148.3	1	$51.89	$23.72
Efficient EV	123.6	1	$43.24	$19.77
EV Truck/SUV	197.7	2	$69.19	$31.63

Gas CO2

173 kg

EV CO2

58 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

Banner Hill, TN

Night in Banner Hill on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Evening in New South Memphis on Tuesday

Local time

8:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

247 mi in

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

3 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

9h 19m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Banner Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 494.2 miles and takes about 9h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 81, East Andrew Johnson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 247 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 247.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Banner Hill, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

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