Drive or Fly: Jamestown, TN to New South Memphis, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–MEM. At 340 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 30m
Distance
340.6 mi
Total Cost
$110
CO2
138 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 27m
36m in the air
Air Distance
302 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
77 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TYS and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 30m | 4h 27m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $110 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 138 kg CO2 | 77 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, US 127, SR 62
via US 64, I 40, I 840
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Jamestown, TN to New South Memphis, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.