Trip from Morristown, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Drive Time

8h 5m

Distance

433.3 mi

697 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

7h 57m ★

6 AM

8h 5m

8 AM

8h 22m

10 AM

8h 11m

12 PM

8h 10m

3 PM

8h 12m

5 PM

8h 21m

8 PM

8h 0m

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

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Morristown, TN

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New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morristown, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 433.3 miles and takes about 8h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 40, Andrew Johnson Highway, West Andrew Johnson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 379.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.81 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

216.7 miles from Morristown, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 5m highway drive covering 433.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Andrew Johnson Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 379.9 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 26 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 379.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Andrew Johnson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 60.4 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 15 significant decision points across 433.3 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 60.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

215.2 mi into trip | ~4h 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

217.4 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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

432.6 mi into trip | ~8h 4m 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

432.7 mi into trip | ~8h 4m 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 Along This Route

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

Nashville

60.4 mi in | ~1h 14m | via I 40

Memphis

217.4 mi in | ~4h 3m | via I 40

Louisville

218.5 mi in | ~4h 5m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	379.9 mi	6h 54m
Andrew Johnson Highway	13.9 mi	15m
West Andrew Johnson Highway	12.5 mi	17m
Asheville Highway	5.9 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 — 379.9 mi, about 6h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Henry Street

125 ft · 9 sec · North Henry Street

Turn right onto SR 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 1st North Street

Continue on SR 66

12 mi · 17 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on US 11E

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard

Continue on US 11E

14 mi · 15 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

Continue on US 11E; US 25W; US 70

5.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 25W North, I 40 West

Merge onto I 40; US 25W

26 mi · 30 min · I 40; US 25W

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 216.7 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 4h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 379.9 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 95 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.7 miles or 4h 2m 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 216.7 miles or 4h 2m

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 6h 54m

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 Morristown, 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 Morristown, TN

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into New South Memphis, TN

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Morristown, 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 379.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 216.7 mi from Morristown, TN · 4h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Hendersonville, TN

217 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 Hendersonville, TN

Popular next leg

Hendersonville, TN to New South Memphis, TN

229.7 mi · 4h 19m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Hendersonville, TN

217 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Hendersonville, TN after about 217 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.7 miles from Morristown, 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 379.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.81 one way

$131.63 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$72.55	$145.10
premium	$4.80	$81.80	$163.60
diesel	$5.64	$96.26	$192.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$196–$306

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	130	1	$45.50	$20.80
Efficient EV	108.3	1	$37.91	$17.33
EV Truck/SUV	173.3	2	$60.66	$27.73

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 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 4 hours ago

Origin

Morristown, TN

Afternoon in Morristown on Monday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Monday

Local time

12:28 PM

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.

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

25 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

8h 5m 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 Morristown, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 433.3 miles and takes about 8h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Andrew Johnson Highway, West 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 217 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 216.7 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.81 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 Morristown, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

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Trip from Morristown, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New South Memphis, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morristown, TN

New South Memphis, TN

1 hour earlier

25 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 5m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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