Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Afternoon in New South Memphis on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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
Atoka, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN covers 31 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thomas Street, US 51, South Third Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Thomas Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN covers 31 miles and takes about 45m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thomas Street is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near Chelsea Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN is easy. At 45m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Chelsea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 51 / Thomas Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (TN 206 / Atoka-Munford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Chelsea Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Chelsea Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 51 / Thomas Street
Turn left onto US 51 / Thomas Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
TN 206 / Atoka-Munford Road
Turn right onto TN 206 / Atoka-Munford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Street | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| US 51 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| South Third Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South B. B. King Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Atoka-Munford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chelsea Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North B.B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas Street
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Atoka, TN.
1
Start on US 61
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Third Street
2
Continue on US 64; US 70; US 79
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South B. B. King Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on North B.B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North B.B. King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto Chelsea Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chelsea Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 51
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Thomas Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 51
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 51
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on US 51
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 51
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto TN 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atoka-Munford Road
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
TN 206
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atoka, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Atoka, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.65 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Atoka, TN
Afternoon in Atoka on Friday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Atoka, TN covers 31 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thomas Street, US 51, South Third Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $4.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN is easy. At 45m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Chelsea Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 51 / Thomas Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.4 miles (TN 206 / Atoka-Munford Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New South Memphis, TN to Atoka, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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