Trip from Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

147.8 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

Downtown Paris, TN, TN

Paris, TN

Alexandra Lavizzari

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Trip Overview

The drive from Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 147.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Market Street, Veterans Drive, Tyson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.45 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.9 miles from Paris, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 147.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Market Street 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 Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Market Street Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Tyson Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Austin Peay Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Highland Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Atwood Highway Unavailable Refreshing
East Van Hook Street Unavailable Refreshing
South 1st Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Market Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on West Wood Street

95 ft · 6 sec · West Wood Street
2

Turn right onto South Market Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Market Street
3

Continue on Veterans Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Veterans Drive
4

Turn right onto Tyson Avenue

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Tyson Avenue
5

Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

13 mi · 15 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
6

Continue on Highland Drive

18 mi · 26 min · Highland Drive
7

Continue on Atwood Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atwood Highway
8

Continue on Atwood Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
9

Continue on East Van Hook Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street
10

Turn left onto South 1st Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
11

Continue on Medina Highway

11 mi · 14 min · Medina Highway
12

Keep slight left

7.6 mi · 11 min
13

Take the exit right

0.2 mi · 31 sec
14

Merge slight left

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min
15

Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
16

Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Perkins Road
17

Turn left onto North Perkins Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Perkins Road
18

Continue on Perkins Extended

1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
19

Continue on South Perkins Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Perkins Road
20

Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 240 West
21

Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
22

Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
23

Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
24

Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 61 North: Third Street
25

Turn straight onto South Third Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
26

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 73.9 miles from Paris, TN, or about 1h 13m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.9 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Paris, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Paris, TN

This is one driving day of about 147.8 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paris, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.9 mi from Paris, TN · 1h 13m into the drive

Downtown Collierville, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Collierville, TN

74 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

Collierville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Collierville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Paris, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New South Memphis, TN

The final approach into New South Memphis, 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 New South Memphis, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.45 one way

$44.90 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $24.75 $49.50
premium $4.80 $27.90 $55.80
diesel $5.64 $32.84 $65.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.3 0 $15.52 $7.09
Efficient EV 37 0 $12.93 $5.91
EV Truck/SUV 59.1 0 $20.69 $9.46

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Paris, TN

Evening in Paris on Sunday

Local time

7:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

7:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

2h 27m 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 Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 147.8 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Market Street, Veterans Drive, Tyson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.9 miles from Paris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.45 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 Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 27m 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 Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paris, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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