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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

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TYS–MEM. At 441 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 9m

Distance

441.9 mi

Total Cost

$129

CO2

179 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$94
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
− Driver fatigue on longer stretches
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 7m

47m in the air

Air Distance

391 mi

Total Cost

$191

CO2

100 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Newport, TN → TYS 70m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 47m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MEM → New South Memphis, TN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $136) $136
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Newport, TN TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport 46 mi, ~70m drive
New South Memphis, TN MEM — Memphis International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TYS and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 2m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− 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 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
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 Apr 25, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
441.9 mi 8h 9m

via I 40, I 240

Alternative (+62 min)
469.8 mi 9h 12m

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.