Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Clifton, TN
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
152.4 mi
245 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 51m
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
Clifton, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from New South Memphis to Clifton, prepare for a 152.4-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. This trek is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You will navigate a route primarily featuring Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, US 412, and South Tennessee Avenue. Budgeting around $23 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trip. Since both endpoints are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't experience a major shift in climate or terrain, but the transition from the Memphis area toward Clifton offers a change of pace from the city environment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.2 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 25% of your travel occurs on highways, the experience is far from a monotonous interstate grind. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.3 miles. As you move away from the initial highway segments, the road character shifts, requiring you to navigate more technical local turns. This mix keeps the drive engaging, as it alternates between sustained cruising and more hands-on maneuvering as you approach your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 82.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near South Parkway East.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South Parkway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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South Parkway East
Turn right onto South Parkway East
Navigation decision point
3
5.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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South Parkway East
Continue onto South Parkway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
|
Sam Cooper Boulevard
Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
96.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward 152: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
4
96.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Clifton, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
152: Lexington
96.5 mi in
|
~1h 52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 82.3 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 412 | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| South Tennessee Avenue | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| Sam Cooper Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| South Parkway East | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Parkway South | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Third Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| TN 128 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 82.3 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Clifton, TN.
1
Start on US 61
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Third Street
Use the none lane.
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
·
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 none lane.
7
Continue on I 40
82 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
9
Turn right onto SR 152
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Law Road
10
Turn left onto US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 412
11
Turn left onto US 412
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 412
12
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 412;SR 114
13
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 412; SR 114
14
Turn right onto US 641
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Tennessee Avenue
15
Turn left onto TN 128
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
TN 128
16
Turn left onto SR 128
463 ft
·
9 sec
·
Walnut Street
17
Turn slight right onto SR 128
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Water Street
18
Arrive at destination
SR 128
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan to depart early to make the most of your nearly three-hour window on the road. Since this trip includes only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself based on how you feel behind the wheel. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels before leaving, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station pricing. Because the route relies heavily on local roads after the initial highway stretch, stay alert for changes in speed limits and road conditions. My best tip is to map out your single stop along the 82.3-mile Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway section to ensure you have a comfortable place to stretch during the longest part of your drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.2 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.2 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New South Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 152.4 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New South Memphis, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 82.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.2 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.2 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 82.3 miles.
Arriving in Clifton, TN
The final approach into Clifton, 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 Clifton, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.15 one way
$46.30 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| Efficient EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61 | 0 | $21.34 | $9.75 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Clifton, TN
Evening in Clifton on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
19 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
2h 58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Clifton, TN covers 152.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, US 412, South Tennessee Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.2 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 $23.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (South Parkway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Clifton, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
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