Origin
Chattanooga, TN
Morning in Chattanooga on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chattanooga, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 2m
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6 AM
6h 15m
8 AM
6h 40m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 21m
3 PM
6h 25m
5 PM
6h 39m
8 PM
6h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chattanooga, TN
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New South Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 72, John T Reid Parkway, US 72 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.5 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.75 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
155.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 15m highway drive covering 311.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 91.5 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and John T Reid Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 311.8 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.1 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
8
278.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m in
|
US 72
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 toward Collierville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Collierville, Memphis
7
300.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
8
311.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 13m 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
8
311.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 13m 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 Chattanooga, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Collierville, Memphis and To I-240: Memphis.
Collierville
278.1 mi in
|
~5h 31m
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via US 72
Memphis
278.1 mi in
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~5h 31m
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via US 72
To I-240: Memphis
286.5 mi in
|
~5h 41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 91.5 mi | 1h 49m |
| John T Reid Parkway | 71.9 mi | 1h 22m |
| US 72 Alternate | 59.6 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 24 | 26.4 mi | 29m |
| North Cedar Avenue | 17.8 mi | 20m |
| Bill Morris Parkway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| Highway 72 | 9.5 mi | 12m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 91.5 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chattanooga, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on TN 8
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto US 27
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 27
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward 24: Nashville, Birmingham
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 24
26 mi
·
29 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 152A
Toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg
7
Continue on US 72
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 72
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lee Highway
9
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
10
Continue on US 72
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Highway
11
Continue on US 72
70 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
John T Reid Parkway
12
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
60 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 72
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 72
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 72
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Highway 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 72
155 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
21
Continue on US 72
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 72
Toward Collierville, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
24
Merge onto TN 385
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
27
Merge onto I 240
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Third Street
32
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.5 miles.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
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 Chattanooga, 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 Chattanooga, TN
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chattanooga, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 91.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Chattanooga, TN · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.5 miles.
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
$48.75 one way
$97.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.00 | $120.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.84 | $137.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Morning in New South Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
50% chance
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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chattanooga, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, John T Reid Parkway, US 72 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 miles from Chattanooga, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.75 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 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 311.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 278.1 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chattanooga, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Collierville, Memphis and To I-240: Memphis.
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