Origin
Mountain City, TN
Evening in Mountain City on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Drive Time
8h 31m
Distance
542.2 mi
873 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$82
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 24m
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6 AM
8h 31m
8 AM
8h 47m
10 AM
8h 37m
12 PM
8h 35m
3 PM
8h 38m
5 PM
8h 46m
8 PM
8h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New South Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 542.2 miles and takes about 8h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on North Shady Street, Daniel Boone Trail, Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $82.35 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
271.1 miles from Mountain City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 542.2 miles and 8h 31m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are North Shady Street and Daniel Boone Trail.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Shady Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 31m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Shady Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Daniel Boone Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Shady Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain City, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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West Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Shady Street
11 mi
·
12 min
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North Shady Street
3
Continue on Daniel Boone Trail
18 mi
·
20 min
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Daniel Boone Trail
4
Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
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Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5
Turn left onto I 81 South
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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I 81 South
6
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
7
Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
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I 40 West: Knoxville
8
Merge slight left
53 mi
·
59 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
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Nashville
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
12
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Downtown Loop
13
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Downtown Loop
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
15
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Cooper Boulevard
16
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Perkins Road
17
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Perkins Road
18
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Perkins Extended
19
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Perkins Road
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 240 West
21
Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
22
Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 61 North: Third Street
25
Turn straight onto South Third Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Third Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 271.1 miles from Mountain City, TN, or about 4h 15m into the drive.
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 119 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 271.1 miles or 4h 15m 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 271.1 miles or 4h 15m
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 7h 34m
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 Mountain City, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Mountain City, TN
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New South Memphis, TN
Aim for roughly 271 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 119 miles from Mountain City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 271.1 mi from Mountain City, TN · 4h 15m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
179 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
358 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, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
271 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 271 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 119 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 271.1 miles from Mountain City, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 271 miles or 4.3 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$82.35 one way
$164.71 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
190 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $90.79 | $181.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $102.36 | $204.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $120.46 | $240.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$82
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$212–$322
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 189.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 162.7 | 2 | $56.93 | $26.03 |
| Efficient EV | 135.6 | 1 | $47.44 | $21.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 216.9 | 2 | $75.91 | $34.70 |
Gas CO2
190 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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.
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.
Road read
8h 31m 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 Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 542.2 miles and takes about 8h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Shady Street, Daniel Boone Trail, Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 271 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 271.1 miles from Mountain City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $82.35 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 31m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mountain City, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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