Drive or Fly: Pikeville, 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 CHA–MEM. At 327 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
6h 29m
Distance
327.7 mi
Total Cost
$105
CO2
132 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 42m
33m in the air
Air Distance
277 mi
Total Cost
$186
CO2
71 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CHA and MEM. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 29m | 3h 42m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $105 | $186 |
| Carbon footprint | 132 kg CO2 | 71 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.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Pikeville, TN to New South Memphis, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.