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Trip from Alamo, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

83 mi

134 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in and county seat of Crockett County, Tennessee, United States

Alamo, TN

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Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 83-mile drive from Alamo, TN, to New South Memphis, TN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-40, with portions of High Street and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway also part of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $13, it's an economical option for traversing the Southeast region within Tennessee. This highway-focused route is designed for efficient travel, making it a practical choice for those looking to cover ground without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.5 miles from Alamo, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 45.4 mi 49m
High Street 11.1 mi 16m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway 3.7 mi 5m
State Highway 88 2.9 mi 5m
Anderson Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Dupree Street 2.5 mi 3m
South Perkins Road 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 45.4 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, TN and New South Memphis, TN.

1

Start on TN 88

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Bells Street
2

Turn straight onto TN 88

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 88
3

Continue on TN 88

2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 88
4

At end of road, turn left onto SR 88

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
5

Turn right onto US 70A; US 79

11 mi · 16 min · High Street
6

Turn left onto US 70A; US 79

2.5 mi · 3 min · Dupree Street
7

Turn left onto TN 76

2.6 mi · 4 min · Anderson Avenue
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 40 West
9

Merge onto I 40

45 mi · 49 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 9 Toward Perkins Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto North Perkins Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Perkins Road
13

Continue on Perkins Extended

1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
14

Continue on South Perkins Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 240 West
16

Merge onto I 240

4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on I 240

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto US 61

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 48-minute duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and there are no mandatory overnight stops. With zero designated stops in the data, you're free to choose your own rest points along the way, though it's always wise to take breaks every couple of hours. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 45.4-mile stretch on I-40, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.5 miles from Alamo, TN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.5 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alamo, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alamo, TN

This is one driving day of about 83 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Alamo, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 45.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, TN

42 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Brownsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Alamo, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Char Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

2.1 mi

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bartlett, Tennessee

2.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Alamo, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17316962375

Visit website

Char Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 71.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19012493533

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

IHOP

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 65.2

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19017566488

Visit website

Viva Mexico - Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 71.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19017950302

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.3

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19016245555

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19013734411

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 83

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 23.7

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.2

Cordova, Tennessee

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 71.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 59.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 71.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 83

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 59.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 82.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 88 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 88 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
21.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Perkins Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Perkins Road
8
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
8
82.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Third Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 61 North: Third Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.98 one way

$25.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.25 $28.49
premium $4.89 $15.97 $31.95
diesel $5.61 $18.33 $36.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.9 0 $8.71 $3.98
Efficient EV 20.8 0 $7.26 $3.32
EV Truck/SUV 33.2 0 $11.62 $5.31

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Alamo, TN

Night in Alamo on Saturday

Local time

9:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Night in New South Memphis on Saturday

Local time

9:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

78°F

Oakland, TN

42 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with about 70% of your travel occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.4 miles along I-40, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive is on faster roads, you'll also navigate sections on High Street and the Avron B. Fogelman Expressway, which may present more varied traffic conditions. The overall feel is one of efficient movement, with the interstate forming the backbone of the journey.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.4 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and High Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near SR 88 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (SR 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 83 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New South Memphis, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (SR 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 68.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New South Memphis, TN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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