Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN

Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

307.3 mi

495 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 41m ★

6 AM

5h 54m

8 AM

6h 20m

10 AM

6h 3m

12 PM

6h 0m

3 PM

6h 4m

5 PM

6h 19m

8 PM

5h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN covers 307.3 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Parkway East, East Parkway South, Sam Cooper Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.68 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

153.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 307.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Parkway East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Parkway East	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Parkway South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sam Cooper Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 840 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 24 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 64 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Parkway East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Gruetli-Laager, TN.

1

Start on South Third Street

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 · 41 sec · South Parkway East

5

Continue on East Parkway South

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parkway South

6

Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

7

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

165 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

8

Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

9

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

10

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

0.8 mi · 2 min · I 24 East: Chattanooga

11

Merge slight left

52 mi · 55 min

12

Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester

13

At the end of the road, turn left

11 mi · 18 min

14

Turn right

11 mi · 17 min

15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 153.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 153.7 miles or 2h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gruetli-Laager, 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 307.3 miles and 5h 53m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 153.7 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 2h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

154 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.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gruetli-Laager, TN

The final approach into Gruetli-Laager, 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 Gruetli-Laager, 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

$46.68 one way

$93.35 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$51.45	$102.91
premium	$4.80	$58.01	$116.02
diesel	$5.64	$68.27	$136.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.2	1	$32.27	$14.75
Efficient EV	76.8	0	$26.89	$12.29
EV Truck/SUV	122.9	1	$43.02	$19.67

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 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 data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Night in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

11:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gruetli-Laager, TN

Night in Gruetli-Laager on Sunday

Local time

11:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°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

7 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

5h 53m on the road

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

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 Gruetli-Laager, TN covers 307.3 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Parkway East, East Parkway South, Sam Cooper Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.7 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 $46.68 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 53m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from New South Memphis, TN to Gruetli-Laager, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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