Drive or Fly: New South Memphis, TN to Madisonville, 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 MEM–TYS. At 386 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 34m
Distance
386.3 mi
Total Cost
$116
CO2
156 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 32m
39m in the air
Air Distance
322 mi
Total Cost
$188
CO2
82 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MEM and TYS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 34m | 3h 32m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $116 | $188 |
| Carbon footprint | 156 kg CO2 | 82 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 Jun 3, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, SR 68, SR 68; SR 302
via US 72, I 565; US 72 Alternate, I 75
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New South Memphis, TN to Madisonville, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.