Drive or Fly: Newport, 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 441 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
8h 9m
Distance
441.9 mi
Total Cost
$129
CO2
179 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 7m
47m in the air
Air Distance
391 mi
Total Cost
$191
CO2
100 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 | 8h 9m | 4h 7m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $129 | $191 |
| Carbon footprint | 179 kg CO2 | 100 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 25, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, I 240
via US 72, I 75, I 40
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Newport, TN to New South Memphis, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.