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Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Dyer, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 21m

Distance

116.2 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m

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

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Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

human settlement in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Dyer, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Dyer, TN covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m 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, North Central Avenue, US 45 Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.4 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.1 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 69.4 mi 1h 15m
North Central Avenue 12.9 mi 14m
US 45 Bypass 8.4 mi 11m
US 45W 6.2 mi 7m
Sam Cooper Boulevard 6.1 mi 9m
South Parkway East 4.4 mi 7m
East Parkway South 2.3 mi 3m
South Main Street 2.1 mi 3m
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 Dyer, 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 · 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

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Trenton Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

8.4 mi · 11 min · US 45 Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 45W

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 45W
11

Turn right onto US 45W

13 mi · 14 min · North Central Avenue
12

Turn right onto North College Street

426 ft · 8 sec · North College Street
13

Continue on Dyer Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dyer Highway
14

Continue on Trenton Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Trenton Highway
15

Continue on South Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

SR 185

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 1h 10m 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 26 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dyer, 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 116.2 miles and 2h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from New South Memphis, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

city in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownsville, TN

58 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

Lakeland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownsville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

0.7 mi

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.6

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Char Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 8.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19012493533

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.6

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.1

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.6

Cordova, Tennessee

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 8.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 16.6

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19013732800

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 16.6

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665212658

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 98.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Parkway East

Turn right onto South Parkway East

Navigation decision point

4
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Sam Cooper Boulevard

Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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
5
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.
4
98.4 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | US 45W / North Central Avenue

Turn right onto US 45W / North Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.17 one way

$36.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.95 $39.89
premium $4.89 $22.36 $44.72
diesel $5.61 $25.66 $51.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.9 0 $12.20 $5.58
Efficient EV 29.1 0 $10.17 $4.65
EV Truck/SUV 46.5 0 $16.27 $7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Saturday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dyer, TN

Afternoon in Dyer on Saturday

Local time

2:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Brownsville, TN

58 mi in

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

27 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

2h 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

116.2 mi in 2h 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.4 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 8 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 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Trenton

83.7 mi in | ~1h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 116.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.4 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dyer, TN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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