Trip from Luttrell, TN to New South Memphis, TN

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Drive Time

7h 8m

Distance

377.1 mi

607 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

6h 58m ★

6 AM

7h 9m

8 AM

7h 31m

10 AM

7h 16m

12 PM

7h 14m

3 PM

7h 18m

5 PM

7h 30m

8 PM

7h 2m

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

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Luttrell, TN

Kelly

New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

This 377.1-mile journey from Luttrell, TN, to New South Memphis, TN, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 7 hours and 8 minutes of pure travel time. Primarily following I-40, with brief stretches on Sweetwater Road and Loudon Highway, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it feasible as a single-day trip if you're up for it. With an estimated fuel cost of $59, it's an economical way to cover ground. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Plan for about 2 stops along the way to break up the journey and stay refreshed.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

188.6 miles from Luttrell, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 92% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-40. This means you'll be covering a lot of ground efficiently, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 338.6 miles on I-40. While the majority of the route is designed for speed, you'll encounter brief transitions onto Sweetwater Road and Loudon Highway, offering small changes in scenery and pace before returning to the interstate. The character of the drive is largely about covering distance with minimal interruption.

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

There are about 25 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 338.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Sweetwater Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 159 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 377.1 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 159 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

159 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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

161.2 mi into trip | ~3h 7m 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

164.5 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | I 40

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

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

376.4 mi into trip | ~7h 7m 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

376.5 mi into trip | ~7h 7m 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 Luttrell, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

Memphis

161.2 mi in | ~3h 7m | via I 40

Louisville

162.2 mi in | ~3h 8m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	338.6 mi	6h 7m
Sweetwater Road	6.2 mi	11m
Loudon Highway	5.4 mi	8m
Decatur Highway	4.6 mi	6m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway	3.7 mi	5m
Downtown Loop	2.9 mi	3m
South Perkins Road	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 338.6 mi, about 6h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Stockton Valley Road

267 ft · 15 sec · Stockton Valley Road

Turn right onto SR 322

1.1 mi · 1 min · Oakland Road

Continue on SR 322

6.2 mi · 11 min · Sweetwater Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 72

5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

At end of road, turn right onto SR 58

4.6 mi · 6 min · Decatur Highway

Continue on SR 58

2.2 mi · 5 min · South Kentucky Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 40

139 mi · 2 hr 29 min · I 40

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

Given the 7-hour duration, an early morning departure from Luttrell is recommended to maximize daylight and arrive in New South Memphis at a reasonable hour. While this route is manageable in one day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace, perhaps with a stop around the halfway point. With only 2 recommended stops, be strategic about when you refuel and take breaks, especially before embarking on the longest 338.6-mile stretch on I-40. Keeping your fuel tank topped off is advisable, as services can be more spread out on longer interstate segments.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 188.6 miles from Luttrell, TN, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 338.6 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 83 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.6 miles or 3h 38m 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 57m

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 Luttrell, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Luttrell, TN

This is one driving day of about 377.1 miles and 7h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Luttrell, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 338.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 188.6 mi from Luttrell, TN · 3h 38m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

189 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 188.6 miles from Luttrell, 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 338.6 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.96 one way

$117.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$64.73	$129.46
premium	$4.89	$72.57	$145.14
diesel	$5.61	$83.26	$166.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.1	1	$39.60	$18.10
Efficient EV	94.3	1	$33.00	$15.08
EV Truck/SUV	150.8	1	$52.79	$24.13

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Luttrell, TN

Night in Luttrell on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

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

7 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

7h 8m 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 Luttrell, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 377.1 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Sweetwater Road, Loudon Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 188.6 miles from Luttrell, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.96 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 Luttrell, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

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Trip from Luttrell, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New South Memphis, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Luttrell, TN

New South Memphis, TN

1 hour earlier

7 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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