Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Blaine, TN

Drive Time

7h 36m

Distance

410 mi

660 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 26m ★

6 AM

7h 36m

8 AM

7h 56m

10 AM

7h 43m

12 PM

7h 41m

3 PM

7h 44m

5 PM

7h 55m

8 PM

7h 30m

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

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New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Blaine, TN

Connor Scott McManus

Trip Overview

Crossing Tennessee from New South Memphis to Blaine covers 410 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 36 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Southeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the western side of the state toward the eastern mountains. Budget approximately $62 for fuel to cover the distance, which is manageable as a single-day push if you get an early start. While the trek is long, it remains a straightforward one-day haul for most travelers. Whether you are heading east for work or leisure, this route provides a direct line across the state that avoids unnecessary complexity.

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

205 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive profile, blending high-speed transit with more localized navigation. You will spend roughly 46% of your time on highways, with a significant portion of the journey anchored by the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Expect a substantial 196.5-mile stretch on this highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted leg of your trip. As you transition from the interstate system onto stretches like Rutledge Pike, the road's personality shifts from a fast-paced interstate grind to a more varied driving experience. Staying focused is key during the long highway segments, as the transition to secondary roads requires a change in driving pace.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 196.5 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 around 210.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 410 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 210.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 miles (I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 214 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

210.8 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 208A Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsv...

211 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in | I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge onto I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

214 mi into trip | ~4h in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 211A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...

387.8 mi into trip | ~7h 9m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

395.5 mi into trip | ~7h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean S...

Towns Along This Route

Between New South Memphis, TN and Blaine, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Huntsville

210.8 mi in | ~3h 55m

Louisville

213.4 mi in | ~3h 59m | via I 40

Knoxville

213.4 mi in | ~3h 59m | via I 40

Chattanooga

213.4 mi in | ~3h 59m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	196.5 mi	3h 32m
I 40	181.4 mi	3h 19m
Rutledge Pike	14.4 mi	16m
Sam Cooper Boulevard	6.1 mi	9m
South Parkway East	4.4 mi	7m
Downtown Loop	2.9 mi	4m
East Parkway South	2.3 mi	3m
South Third Street	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 196.5 mi, about 3h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 61

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto South Parkway East

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Parkway East

Continue on South Parkway East

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Parkway East

Continue on South Parkway East

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Parkway East

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 277

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parkway South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 40

197 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 208A Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 40; I 65

2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Downtown Loop

Exit 211B; 211A Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

174 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 40

Exit 211A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

Keep slight right at fork

391 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

Continue on US 11W

14 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike

Turn right onto Bates Drive

238 ft · 10 sec · Bates Drive

Arrive at destination

Bates Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 410-mile journey, plan for at least two dedicated stops to break up the 7-hour and 36-minute duration. Since you are navigating a mix of I-40 and Rutledge Pike, check traffic conditions before you depart to ensure your timing remains realistic. An early morning departure is highly recommended to avoid congestion and ensure you arrive in Blaine before nightfall. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longest 196.5-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, as service availability may fluctuate. Being proactive with your rest stops will keep you refreshed and ready to handle the transition to local roads in the final leg of your trip.

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 205 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.5 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 90 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 205 miles or 3h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blaine, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New South Memphis, 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 New South Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 410 miles and 7h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from New South Memphis, 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 Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 196.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 205 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 3h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

205 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

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 205 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.5 miles.

Arriving in Blaine, TN

The final approach into Blaine, 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 Blaine, 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

$62.27 one way

$124.55 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$68.65	$137.30
premium	$4.80	$77.40	$154.80
diesel	$5.64	$91.09	$182.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 143.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	123	1	$43.05	$19.68
Efficient EV	102.5	1	$35.88	$16.40
EV Truck/SUV	164	2	$57.40	$26.24

Gas CO2

143 kg

EV CO2

48 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 3 days ago

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

3:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blaine, TN

Afternoon in Blaine on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 36m 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 New South Memphis, TN to Blaine, TN covers 410 miles and takes about 7h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40, Rutledge Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 205 miles from New South Memphis, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.27 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 New South Memphis, TN and Blaine, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

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Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Blaine, 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

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Blaine, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New South Memphis, TN

Blaine, TN

1 hour later

4 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 36m on the road

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