Origin
Pulaski, TN
Evening in Pulaski on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
196 mi
315 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pulaski, TN
Kelly
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
The drive from Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 196 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Market Street, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.77 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
98 miles from Pulaski, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 196 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Market Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 173.3 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 196 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 173.3 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.1 miles (North Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
173.3 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
181.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward Perkins Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Perkins Road
6
182.1 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
|
North Perkins Road
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
195.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
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 7
Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
8
195.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Third Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 61 North: Third Street
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
173 mi in
|
~3h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 64 | 47.4 mi | 59m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| West Cherry Avenue | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Avron B Fogelman Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bridge Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
| W B Fowler Senior Expressway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto TN 11
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West College Street
3
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
4
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
6
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
9
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
334 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
12
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Market Street
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Memphis
15
Merge onto I 40
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Cooper Boulevard
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 9
Toward Perkins Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Perkins Road
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Perkins Extended
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Perkins Road
Use the none lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 240 West
22
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the none / straight lanes.
23
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 7
Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Third Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 61
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 98 miles from Pulaski, TN, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 98 miles or 1h 59m 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 18m
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 Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, TN
This is one driving day of about 196 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pulaski, 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 East Market Street for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98 mi from Pulaski, TN · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 98 miles from Pulaski, 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
$29.77 one way
$59.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.54 | $87.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.58 | $9.41 |
| Efficient EV | 49 | 0 | $17.15 | $7.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.4 | 0 | $27.44 | $12.54 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
6:30 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
4h 5m 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 Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 196 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Market Street, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98 miles from Pulaski, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.77 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 196 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 173.3 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.1 miles (North Perkins Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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