Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Morning in New South Memphis on Monday
Local time
7:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Roan Mountain, TN
Drive Time
9h 47m
Distance
519.6 mi
836 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 39m
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6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 5m
10 AM
9h 54m
12 PM
9h 52m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 4m
8 PM
9h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 519.6 miles and takes about 9h 47m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 40, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 210.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
259.8 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 519.6 miles and 9h 47m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 40 and Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 210.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 47m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 519.6 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 214 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
210.8 mi into trip
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~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...
9
214 mi into trip
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~4h in
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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
387.8 mi into trip
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~7h 9m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
424.5 mi into trip
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~7h 50m in
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I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
6
481.1 mi into trip
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~8h 51m in
Take the exit toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 57A
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, As...
Towns Along This Route
Between New South Memphis, TN and Roan Mountain, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Asheville.
Huntsville
210.8 mi in
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~3h 55m
Louisville
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Knoxville
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
213.4 mi in
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~3h 59m
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via I 40
Asheville
481.1 mi in
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~8h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 210.5 mi | 3h 50m |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 196.5 mi | 3h 32m |
| I 81 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| State Line Road | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Sam Cooper Boulevard | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| South Parkway East | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Laurels Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 210.5 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Roan Mountain, TN.
1
Start on US 61
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Third Street
2
Turn right onto South Parkway East
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Parkway East
3
Continue on South Parkway East
2.7 mi
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4 min
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South Parkway East
4
Continue on South Parkway East
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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South Parkway East
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 277
2.3 mi
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3 min
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East Parkway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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Sam Cooper Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
197 mi
·
3 hr 32 min
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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
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3 min
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Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
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42 sec
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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
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 81
Exit 421
Toward I 81 North: Bristol
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 57A
Toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
15
Merge onto I 26; US 23
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 24
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn slight right
342 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge onto US 321; SR 67
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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University Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Milligan Highway
20
Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milligan Highway
21
Turn right onto SR 359
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Okolona Road
22
Turn left onto SR 361
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Laurels Road
23
Continue on SR 361
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Creek Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto SR 361
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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Gap Creek Road
25
Turn right onto US 19E
10 mi
·
14 min
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State Line Road
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street
27
Arrive at destination
Main 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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.8 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 4h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 259.8 miles or 4h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 259.8 miles or 4h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roan Mountain, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New South Memphis, TN
Aim for roughly 260 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Roan Mountain, TN
Aim for roughly 260 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from New South Memphis, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 210.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 259.8 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 4h 50m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
171 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
343 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Knoxville, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
260 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 260 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 114 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 259.8 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 210.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 260 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
Arriving in Roan Mountain, TN
The final approach into Roan Mountain, 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 Roan Mountain, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Roan Mountain, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.92 one way
$157.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
182 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $87.00 | $174.00 |
| premium | $4.80 | $98.09 | $196.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $115.44 | $230.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 155.9 | 1 | $54.56 | $24.94 |
| Efficient EV | 129.9 | 1 | $45.46 | $20.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 207.8 | 2 | $72.74 | $33.25 |
Gas CO2
182 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Roan Mountain, TN
Morning in Roan Mountain on Monday
Local time
8:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
9h 47m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Roan Mountain, TN covers 519.6 miles and takes about 9h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 260 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 259.8 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 $78.92 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 21 significant decision points across 519.6 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 214 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Roan Mountain, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Asheville.
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