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Trip from White Pine, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 1m

Distance

433.5 mi

698 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 53m ★
6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m

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

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Downtown White Pine, TN, TN

White Pine, TN

Andrew LaBonne

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Trip Overview

The drive from White Pine, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 433.5 miles and takes about 8h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 40, Avron B Fogelman Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 407.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

216.8 miles from White Pine, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 407.1 mi 7h 23m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
I 81 3.9 mi 4m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway 3.7 mi 5m
Downtown Loop 2.9 mi 3m
Roy Messer Highway 2.7 mi 4m
South Perkins Road 2.3 mi 3m
Sam Cooper Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 407.1 mi, about 7h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on SR 113

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 341

2.7 mi · 4 min · Roy Messer Highway
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 81
4

Merge onto I 81

3.2 mi · 3 min · I 81
5

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81
Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville
6

Merge onto I 40

53 mi · 59 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40
Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40
Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

0.4 mi · 42 sec · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

197 mi · 3 hr 33 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 9 Toward Perkins Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto North Perkins Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Perkins Road
16

Continue on Perkins Extended

1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
17

Continue on South Perkins Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 240 West
19

Merge onto I 240

4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on I 240

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street Use the slight right lane.
22

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto US 61

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.8 miles from White Pine, TN, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 407.1 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 95 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.8 miles or 3h 59m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 216.8 miles or 3h 59m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 50m

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 White Pine, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from White Pine, TN

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into New South Memphis, TN

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from White Pine, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 407.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Hendersonville, TN

217 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Hendersonville, TN

Overnight Options

Night 1

Hendersonville, TN

217 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Hendersonville, TN after about 217 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.8 miles from White Pine, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 407.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Americano Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16292036991

Visit website

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

1.6 mi

Café Intermezzo - Nashville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, TN

1.8 mi

Americano Lounge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16292036991

Visit website

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16152593600

Visit website

Café Intermezzo - Nashville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 216.8

Nashville, TN

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16158407933

Visit website

Sky Blue Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16157707097

Visit website

Sunflower Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16154572568

Visit website

The Cookery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16152692911

Visit website

Midtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16153207176

Visit website

Mofongo Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+16159153642

Visit website

The Loading Dock Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.8

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16156518154

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 433.5

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 371.6

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 433.5

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 433.5

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 433.5

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 60.6 and 432.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville
9
215.4 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
217.6 mi into trip | ~4h in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
8
432.8 mi into trip | ~8h 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
432.9 mi into trip | ~8h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.77 one way

$135.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $74.41 $148.82
premium $4.89 $83.42 $166.85
diesel $5.61 $95.71 $191.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$198–$308

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 130 1 $45.52 $20.81
Efficient EV 108.4 1 $37.93 $17.34
EV Truck/SUV 173.4 2 $60.69 $27.74

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18, 2026

Origin

White Pine, TN

Afternoon in White Pine on Saturday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Saturday

Local time

1:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 15 mph 20% chance 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

21 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

8h 1m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

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 ~54 min detour Free near mile 194.3
View on nps.gov
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 14.9
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

433.5 mi in 8h 1m, mostly highway — 407.1 mi of that is on I 40.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 407.1 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Avron B Fogelman Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 60.6 miles in near I 40.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 433.5 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 60.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between White Pine, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.

Nashville

60.6 mi in | ~1h 10m | via I 40

Memphis

217.6 mi in | ~4h | via I 40

Louisville

218.6 mi in | ~4h 2m | via I 40

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 407.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New South Memphis, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 60.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 215.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New South Memphis, TN before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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