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Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN

Drive Time

7h 54m

Distance

422.4 mi

680 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
7h 45m ★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 1m
12 PM
7h 59m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 49m

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

Downtown Pigeon Forge, TN, TN

Pigeon Forge, TN

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN covers 422.4 miles and takes about 7h 54m 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, Chapman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 196.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.16 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

211.2 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN covers 422.4 miles and takes about 7h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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 196.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 422.4 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

9
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...
6
390.7 mi into trip | ~7h 13m in

Take the exit toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

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

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...
7
391.1 mi into trip | ~7h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee Histor...

Towns Along This Route

Between New South Memphis, TN and Pigeon Forge, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Convention Center and Tennessee History Center - among others.

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

Convention Center

390.7 mi in | ~7h 13m

Tennessee History Center

390.7 mi in | ~7h 13m

Museum Of Art

390.7 mi in | ~7h 13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 196.5 mi 3h 32m
I 40 176.7 mi 3h 13m
Chapman Highway 22.1 mi 26m
Sam Cooper Boulevard 6.1 mi 9m
Parkway 5.7 mi 8m
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 Pigeon Forge, 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

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

174 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 40
Exit 211A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 40
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Exit 388 Toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
15

Continue on US 441

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henley Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 441; SR 33

22 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
17

Continue on US 411; US 441

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Turn right onto US 441

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto Parkway

5.7 mi · 8 min · Parkway
Use the right lane.
20

Take the exit

509 ft · 15 sec
Toward Old Mill Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Old Mill Avenue

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 211.2 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 3h 56m 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 93 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 211.2 miles or 3h 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 6h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pigeon Forge, 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 422.4 miles and 7h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 211.2 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 3h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

211 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

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 93 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 211.2 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.

Arriving in Pigeon Forge, TN

The final approach into Pigeon Forge, 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 Pigeon Forge, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 422.4
Park Closure: Abrams Falls Trail Closed
Park Closure: Seasonal road closures
View on nps.gov
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 233.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.16 one way

$128.32 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 148 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $70.73 $141.45
premium $4.80 $79.74 $159.48
diesel $5.64 $93.84 $187.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$64

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 147.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Casey Jones Village - Tesla Supercharger

Jackson, TN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Nashville, TN

Tesla

24 DCFC

Poplar Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Memphis, TN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Park Place Centre - Tesla Supercharger

Memphis, TN

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Market at Wolfcreek - Tesla Supercharger

Memphis, TN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fast Stop - Tesla Supercharger

Wildersville, TN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tesla Supercharger

Dickson, TN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T2474 (Memphis, TN)

Memphis, TN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 7 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 126.7 1 $44.35 $20.28
Efficient EV 105.6 1 $36.96 $16.90
EV Truck/SUV 169 2 $59.14 $27.03

Gas CO2

148 kg

EV CO2

49 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 5 hours ago

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Morning in New South Memphis on Monday

Local time

6:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pigeon Forge, TN

Morning in Pigeon Forge on Monday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

6 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 54m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Pigeon Forge, TN covers 422.4 miles and takes about 7h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40, Chapman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 211.2 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 $64.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 422.4 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.
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.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Pigeon Forge, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Convention Center and Tennessee History Center - among others.

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