Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
7:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Caryville, TN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
7h 35m
Distance
394.1 mi
634 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 26m
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6 AM
7h 36m
8 AM
7h 55m
10 AM
7h 43m
12 PM
7h 41m
3 PM
7h 43m
5 PM
7h 54m
8 PM
7h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Caryville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Caryville, TN covers 394.1 miles and takes about 7h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.61 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
197 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Caryville, TN covers 394.1 miles and takes about 7h 35m, 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 36 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 394.1 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 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 213.4 miles (I 40 / Downtown Loop): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
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...
5
211 mi into trip
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~3h 56m in
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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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
213.4 mi into trip
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~3h 59m in
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I 40 / Downtown Loop
Continue onto I 40 / Downtown Loop toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksv...
9
214 mi into trip
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~4h in
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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...
6
394 mi into trip
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~7h 35m in
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West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Caryville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
Huntsville
210.8 mi in
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~3h 55m
Louisville
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Knoxville
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Rockwood
351 mi in
|
~6h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 196.5 mi | 3h 32m |
| I 40 | 137 mi | 2h 28m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Briceville Highway | 9 mi | 18m |
| Frost Bottom Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Sam Cooper Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
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 Caryville, TN.
1
Start on US 61
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Third Street
2
Turn right onto South Parkway East
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Parkway East
3
Continue on South Parkway East
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Parkway East
4
Continue on South Parkway East
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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South Parkway East
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 277
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Parkway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sam Cooper Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
197 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 40; I 65
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
137 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 40
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
8 sec
14
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
16
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
17
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
18
Turn left onto SR 330
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
19
Continue on SR 330
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
21
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
22
Continue on SR 330
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
23
Turn left onto SR 330
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
24
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
25
Continue on SR 116
234 ft
·
6 sec
·
Briceville Highway
26
Continue on SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
28
Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
29
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
30
Keep slight left at fork
124 ft
·
3 sec
31
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Central Avenue
32
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
33
Take the ramp onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
34
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Maple Street
35
Turn slight right onto Mountain Road
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mountain Road
36
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 3h 40m 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 87 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 197 miles or 3h 40m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caryville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New South Memphis, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New South Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 394.1 miles and 7h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 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 197 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 3h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
197 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 197 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.5 miles.
Arriving in Caryville, TN
The final approach into Caryville, 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 Caryville, 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
$61.61 one way
$123.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
138 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $67.65 | $135.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $75.84 | $151.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.01 | $174.02 |
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: 137.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 118.2 | 1 | $41.38 | $18.92 |
| Efficient EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.48 | $15.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 157.6 | 1 | $55.17 | $25.22 |
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Destination
Caryville, TN
Evening in Caryville on Tuesday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
8 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 35m 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 Caryville, TN covers 394.1 miles and takes about 7h 35m 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, Harriman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 197 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 $61.61 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 394.1 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.
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 213.4 miles (I 40 / Downtown Loop): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Caryville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
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