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Trip from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Downtown Hickory Withe, TN, TN

Hickory Withe, TN

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN covers 33.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Parkway East, East Parkway South, Sam Cooper Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 33.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Parkway East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Parkway East
East Parkway South
Sam Cooper Boulevard
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
US 64
US 64 East
Donelson Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Parkway East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Third Street

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 · 41 sec · South Parkway East
5

Continue on East Parkway South

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Parkway South
6

Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
7

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

6.8 mi · 7 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Somerville, Bolivar

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 64: Somerville, Bolivar
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland

518 ft · 13 sec · US 64 East: Somerville, Bolivar, Oakland, Lakeland
10

Merge slight left

11 mi · 14 min
11

Turn left

1.3 mi · 2 min
12

Turn left onto Donelson Drive

36 ft · 1 sec · Donelson Drive
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 24m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.7 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory Withe, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving New South Memphis, TN.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New South Memphis, TN

This is one driving day of about 33.4 miles and 48m.

At 33.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.7 mi from New South Memphis, TN · 24m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bartlett, TN

17 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

Oakland, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bartlett, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hickory Withe, TN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Hickory Withe, 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

$5.22 one way

$10.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.73 $11.47
premium $4.89 $6.43 $12.86
diesel $5.61 $7.37 $14.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.92 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

New South Memphis, TN

Night in New South Memphis on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hickory Withe, TN

Night in Hickory Withe on Wednesday

Local time

10:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

13 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

48m 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 Hickory Withe, TN covers 33.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Parkway East, East Parkway South, Sam Cooper Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 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 $5.22 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 Hickory Withe, TN is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New South Memphis, TN to Hickory Withe, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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