Drive or Fly: New South Memphis, TN to Clarksville, TN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 14m

Distance

204 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

82 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 43m

22m in the air

Air Distance

181 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

46 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New South Memphis, TN → MEM 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 22m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BNA → Clarksville, TN 71m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New South Memphis, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Clarksville, TN BNA — Nashville International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 14m	3h 43m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$182
Carbon footprint	82 kg CO₂	46 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

204 mi 4h 13m

via I 40, US 79, US 79; SR 218

Alternative (+1 min)

209.4 mi 4h 14m

via I 40, SR 48, TN 13; TN 48

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New South Memphis, TN to Clarksville, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.