Drive or Fly: New South Memphis, TN to New Tazewell, 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 433 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 19m
Distance
433.6 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
175 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 8m
45m in the air
Air Distance
374 mi
Total Cost
$190
CO2
95 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 | 8h 19m | 4h 8m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $126 | $190 |
| Carbon footprint | 175 kg CO2 | 95 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 33, SR 33; SR 61
via US 72, I 75, I 565; US 72 Alternate
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New South Memphis, TN to New Tazewell, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.