The drive from Cornersville, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.13 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
112.3 miles from Cornersville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cornersville, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 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 82.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 224.7 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: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 210.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
14 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 50
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward 50
7
210.5 mi into trip|~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward Perkins Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Perkins Road
8
223.9 mi into trip|~4h 27m 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
224.1 mi into trip|~4h 27m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
82.3 mi
1h 29m
Linden Highway
51.3 mi
59m
Hampshire Pike
16.3 mi
19m
Columbia Highway
13 mi
16m
US 412
10.5 mi
11m
I 65
9.7 mi
10m
New Lewisburg Highway
9.3 mi
13m
East Main Street
4.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornersville, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Ruth Flye Avenue
105 ft·7 sec·Ruth Flye Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 31A; SR 129
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 129
0.3 mi·31 sec·Lynnville Road
4
Continue on SR 129
3.3 mi·5 min·Lynnville Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
9.7 mi·10 min·I 65
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 37Toward 50
8
Keep slight left at fork
105 ft·5 sec
Exit 37Toward 50
9
Turn left onto TN 50
9.3 mi·13 min·New Lewisburg Highway
10
Continue on TN 50
4.3 mi·6 min·James M Campbell Boulevard East
11
Turn left onto US 412 Business; SR 50
16 mi·19 min·Hampshire Pike
12
Continue on US 412
13 mi·16 min·Columbia Highway
13
Continue on US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·East Main Street
14
Continue on US 412
51 mi·59 min·Linden Highway
15
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
16
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
17
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
19
Merge onto I 40
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward Perkins RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi·1 min·North Perkins Road
23
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi·2 min·Perkins Extended
24
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi·3 min·South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 240 West
26
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi·6 min·Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 7Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third StreetUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Third Street
31
Arrive at destination
US 61
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 112.3 miles from Cornersville, TN, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
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 Cornersville, 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 Cornersville, TN
This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Cornersville, 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 I 40 for about 82.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.3 mi from Cornersville, TN
· 2h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Cornersville, 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 82.3 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Memphis, Tennessee
Near the end, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 208.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.4
0
$23.59
$10.79
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.66
$8.99
EV Truck/SUV
89.9
1
$31.46
$14.38
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Cornersville, TN
Late night
in Cornersville on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Late night
in New South Memphis on Saturday
Local time
12:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 29m 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 Cornersville, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 miles from Cornersville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.13 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 224.7 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: near the start (US 31A; SR 129 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 210.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cornersville, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
