Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Dover, TN

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

173.5 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 59m

8 PM

3h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from New South Memphis to Dover, prepare for a 173.5-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes to complete. Because this is a manageable distance, it works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. The route relies heavily on local thoroughfares, including the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, and East Main Street. While it is not a high-speed interstate haul, the straightforward nature of the trip makes it a reliable option for travelers looking to move across the region efficiently.

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

86.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 17% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time behind the wheel during the 69.4-mile stretch along the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The road conditions shift as you transition from the urban atmosphere near Memphis into the more localized, winding paths that define the later segments of the trip. Because you are navigating a series of memorial highways and local main streets, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns. This drive rewards those who prefer a slower, more engaged pace over the repetitive nature of major highway systems.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 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 69.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 83.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.8 miles (US 45 Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.9 miles (US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Trenton

83.8 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | US 45 Bypass

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street

Turn right onto US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

173.4 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | SR 49 / Spring Street

Turn right onto SR 49 / Spring Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

173.4 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | Jackson Street

Turn right onto Jackson Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Dover, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

Trenton

83.7 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	69.4 mi	1h 15m
Austin Peay Memorial Highway	36.5 mi	41m
East Main Street	16.4 mi	24m
US 45E	13.5 mi	19m
Paris Bypass	7.6 mi	8m
US 45 Bypass	6.6 mi	9m
Sam Cooper Boulevard	6.1 mi	9m
South Parkway East	4.4 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 69.4 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Trenton Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

6.6 mi · 9 min · US 45 Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 45E

13 mi · 19 min · US 45E

Turn right onto US 70A; US 79

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Van Hook Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 70A; US 79

2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

Turn left onto US 70A; US 79

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atwood Highway

Continue on US 70A; US 79

1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 79

16 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

Continue on US 79

12 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Turn right onto SR 218

7.6 mi · 8 min · Paris Bypass

Turn right onto US 79; SR 218

24 mi · 27 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

0.6 mi · 37 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Lake Highway

Continue on US 79

1.7 mi · 1 min · Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

516 ft · 9 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto SR 49

384 ft · 10 sec · Spring Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Jackson Street

23 ft · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Arrive at destination

Jackson Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a 3-hour and 35-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your travel time on track. Make sure you fuel up before hitting the road to keep your costs within the estimated $26 budget, as local routes may have fewer convenient service stations than major interstates. A practical tip for this specific drive is to keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning between the Austin Peay Memorial Highway and East Main Street, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to miscalculate. Pacing your single stop midway through the trip will help you stay refreshed for the final, more technical local sections.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 86.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.4 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 86.7 miles or 1h 43m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dover, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New South Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 173.5 miles and 3h 35m.

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 69.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.7 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

87 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collierville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.7 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 69.4 miles.

Arriving in Dover, TN

The final approach into Dover, 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 Dover, 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

$26.35 one way

$52.71 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$29.05	$58.10
premium	$4.80	$32.75	$65.51
diesel	$5.64	$38.55	$77.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.1	$18.22	$8.33
Efficient EV	43.4	$15.18	$6.94
EV Truck/SUV	69.4	$24.29	$11.10

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

8:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dover, TN

Evening in Dover on Sunday

Local time

8:46 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 35m 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 Dover, TN covers 173.5 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.7 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 $26.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Dover, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Trenton along the way.

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