Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
6:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Apison, TN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
6h 43m
Distance
331.6 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
★
6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 7m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 53m
5 PM
7h 6m
8 PM
6h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New South Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Apison, TN covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 72, I 565, I 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.3 miles on US 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.84 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
165.8 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 43m highway drive covering 331.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 72 and I 565. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.3 miles on US 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and I 565. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 331.6 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collie...
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 72 East: Corinth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
8
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
|
US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
8
316.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
8
324.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 31m in
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SR 317
Take the exit onto SR 317 toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
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 9
Toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
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 Apison, TN, road signs point toward Corinth, Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park and Huntsville.
Corinth
25.2 mi in
|
~32m
Decatur
148.9 mi in
|
~3h 1m
|
via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Joe Wheeler State Park
148.9 mi in
|
~3h 1m
|
via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Huntsville
187.9 mi in
|
~3h 51m
|
via US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 72 | 123.3 mi | 2h 28m |
| I 565 | 92.8 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 24 | 33.1 mi | 38m |
| Joe Wheeler Highway | 20.2 mi | 24m |
| Bill Morris Parkway | 13.9 mi | 17m |
| US 72 Alternate | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Wheeler Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| I 75 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
US 72
— 123.3 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Apison, TN.
1
Start on US 61
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Third Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 55 South, I 240 East: Nashville, Jackson Miss
3
Merge onto I 55
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 240
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 16
Toward SR 385 East: Bill Morris Parkway, Collierville,
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on TN 385
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 72: Collierville, Corinth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 72
22 mi
·
26 min
·
US 72
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 72
153 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
11
Continue on US 72
57 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 72
Toward US 72 East: Corinth
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 72
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 72
13
Continue on US 72
44 mi
·
52 min
·
US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 Alternate; AL 20
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Wheeler Highway
Toward Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Joe Wheeler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 72 Alternate; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto US 31; US 72 Alternate; AL 20
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 72 Alternate; AL 20
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Huntsville-Decatur Highway
Toward Huntsville
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on I 565; US 72 Alternate
93 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 565; US 72 Alternate
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I-24 East: Chattanooga
21
Merge onto I 24
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 24
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 185 B
Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 75
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit onto SR 317
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 317
Exit 9
Toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive
Use the slight right lane.
25
Continue on SR 317
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Apison Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
SR 317
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.3 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apison, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New South Memphis, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 331.6 miles and 6h 43m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 123.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.8 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.8 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 US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.3 miles.
Arriving in Apison, TN
The final approach into Apison, 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 Apison, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.84 one way
$103.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.92 | $113.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.81 | $127.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.82 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Apison, TN
Evening in Apison on Tuesday
Local time
7:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 43m 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 Apison, TN covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 72, I 565, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 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 $51.84 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 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 331.6 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles (US 72 Alternate; AL 20 / Wheeler Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Apison, TN, road signs point toward Corinth, Decatur, Joe Wheeler State Park and Huntsville.
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