Origin
South Fulton, TN
Night in South Fulton on Sunday
Local time
10:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
134.2 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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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.
South Fulton, TN
Kelly
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
The drive from South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West State Line Street, Chickasaw Drive, West Reelfoot Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.38 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
67.1 miles from South Fulton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 134.2 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.
West State Line 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 South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West State Line Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chickasaw Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Reelfoot Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Sampson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gordon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McGaughey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West State Line Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Fulton, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto West State Line Street
525 ft
·
15 sec
·
West State Line Street
3
Continue on West State Line Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Line Street
4
Keep slight left
430 ft
·
9 sec
5
Continue on Chickasaw Drive
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Chickasaw Drive
6
Continue straight
4.8 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Turn right
141 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge slight left onto West Reelfoot Boulevard
28 mi
·
32 min
·
West Reelfoot Boulevard
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South: Dyersburg
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 51 South: Dyersburg
12
Turn right onto North Sampson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Sampson Avenue
13
Turn right onto Gordon Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gordon Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Troy Avenue
15
Turn left onto McGaughey Street
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
McGaughey Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Avenue
37 mi
·
48 min
·
North Main Avenue
17
Continue straight
37 mi
·
52 min
18
Continue on North Danny Thomas Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
19
Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 40 West: Little Rock
20
Merge slight left
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
21
Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Second Street, Third Street
22
Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Street
23
Turn left onto East G. E. Patterson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East G. E. Patterson Avenue
24
Turn right onto South B. B. King Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South B. B. King Boulevard
25
Continue on South Third Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
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 67.1 miles from South Fulton, TN, or about 1h 14m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 South Fulton, 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 South Fulton, TN
This is one driving day of about 134.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Fulton, 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 67.1 mi from South Fulton, TN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 67.1 miles from South Fulton, 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
$20.38 one way
$40.77 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.47 | $44.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.33 | $50.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.09 | $6.44 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.79 | $8.59 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Night in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
10:00 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
2 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 28m 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 South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 134.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West State Line Street, Chickasaw Drive, West Reelfoot Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.1 miles from South Fulton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.38 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 South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is easy. At 2h 28m 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 South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Fulton, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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