Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Brentwood, TN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

211 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 50m ★

6 AM

4h 3m

8 AM

4h 29m

10 AM

4h 12m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 28m

8 PM

3h 55m

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

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New South Memphis, TN

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suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, located in Williamson County, USA

Brentwood, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Brentwood, TN covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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, Old Hickory Boulevard, Sam Cooper Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.1 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.99 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

105.5 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 211 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 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 185.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 199.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 199.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.3 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

199.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

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 196 Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station

199.6 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation

203.3 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

210.4 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | Maryland Way

Turn left onto Maryland Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

211 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in | TN 252 / Wilson Pike

Turn right onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Brentwood, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.

Newsom Station

199.4 mi in | ~3h 42m

Bellevue

199.6 mi in | ~3h 43m

Belle Meade Plantation

199.6 mi in | ~3h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	185.1 mi	3h 20m
Old Hickory Boulevard	7.9 mi	13m
Sam Cooper Boulevard	6.1 mi	9m
South Parkway East	4.4 mi	7m
East Parkway South	2.3 mi	3m
Memphis-Bristol Highway	2 mi	3m
South Third Street	1.4 mi	2m
State Highway 100	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 185.1 mi, about 3h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 61

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street

Turn right onto South Parkway East

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Parkway East

Continue on South Parkway East

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Parkway East

Continue on South Parkway East

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Parkway East

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 277

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parkway South

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

185 mi · 3 hr 20 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 196 Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

153 ft · 3 sec

Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto US 70S

2.0 mi · 3 min · Memphis-Bristol Highway

Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto TN 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 100

Turn right onto SR 254

6.9 mi · 11 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East Park Drive

0.2 mi · 40 sec · East Park Drive

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Maryland Way

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Maryland Way

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 252

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Church Street East

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto TN 252

25 ft · 0 sec · Wilson Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

TN 252

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 105.5 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 2h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.5 miles or 2h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, 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 211 miles and 4h 3m.

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 Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 185.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.5 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 2h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

106 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clarksville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.5 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 185.1 miles.

Arriving in Brentwood, TN

The final approach into Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, 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.

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 211

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.99 one way

$65.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.22	$72.44
premium	$4.89	$40.61	$81.21
diesel	$5.61	$46.59	$93.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.3	0	$22.15	$10.13
Efficient EV	52.8	0	$18.46	$8.44
EV Truck/SUV	84.4	1	$29.54	$13.50

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 22 hours ago

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Evening in New South Memphis on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 10 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

Brentwood, TN

Evening in Brentwood on Tuesday

Local time

6:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

4 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

4h 3m 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 Brentwood, TN covers 211 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Old Hickory Boulevard, Sam Cooper Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.5 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 $32.99 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.

Between New South Memphis, TN and Brentwood, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.

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