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Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Greenback, TN

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

Drive Time

7h 18m

Distance

387.3 mi

623 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 8m ★
6 AM
7h 19m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 39m
8 PM
7h 12m

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

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Downtown Greenback, TN, TN

Greenback, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Greenback, TN covers 387.3 miles and takes about 7h 18m 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, Lamar Alexander Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.55 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

193.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 196.5 mi 3h 32m
I 40 153 mi 2h 46m
Lamar Alexander Parkway 12.3 mi 17m
SR 95 7.6 mi 13m
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
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 Greenback, TN.

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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

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

153 mi · 2 hr 46 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

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 364 Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

150 ft · 2 sec
Exit 364 Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto US 321

12 mi · 17 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Turn right onto SR 95

7.6 mi · 13 min · SR 95
16

At end of road, turn left onto TN 95

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Morganton Road
17

Turn left onto Oak Street

54 ft · 2 sec · Oak Street
18

Arrive at destination

Oak Street

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 193.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 3h 37m 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 85 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 193.7 miles or 3h 37m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenback, 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 387.3 miles and 7h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

194 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

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 193.7 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 196.5 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

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 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

0.8 mi

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

1.8 mi

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

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

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 83

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

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

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

Blues City Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19015263637

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

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 55.3

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 210.8 and 367.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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 | ~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 straight / slight right lanes.
9
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...
8
366.9 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 364 Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak R...
10
367.2 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

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

Use the right lane. Exit 364 Toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak R...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.55 one way

$121.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $66.48 $132.96
premium $4.89 $74.53 $149.06
diesel $5.61 $85.51 $171.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.5 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 116.2 1 $40.67 $18.59
Efficient EV 96.8 1 $33.89 $15.49
EV Truck/SUV 154.9 1 $54.22 $24.79

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Saturday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenback, TN

Afternoon in Greenback on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

3 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 18m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 227
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

387.3 mi in 7h 18m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 196.5 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 387.3 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.

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 Greenback, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Oak Ridge.

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

Oak Ridge

366.9 mi in | ~6h 46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 387.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 196.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenback, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greenback, TN before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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