Origin
Atoka, TN
Morning in Atoka on Saturday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atoka, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.4 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atoka, TN
Kelly
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
Atoka, TN to New South Memphis, TN is 31.4 miles and takes about 45m via US 51, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that should be easy to navigate. With no planned stops, this is a quick connection ideal for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 25.2 mi | 34m |
| South Third Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Atoka-Munford Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South B. B. King Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Danny Thomas Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 40 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East G. E. Patterson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 25.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atoka, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on TN 206
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atoka-Munford Road
2
Turn left onto US 51
25 mi
·
34 min
·
US 51
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 51
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
5
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 64; US 70; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East G. E. Patterson Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto US 64; US 70; US 79
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South B. B. King Boulevard
10
Continue on US 61
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Third Street
11
Arrive at destination
US 61
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Atoka, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 51
Turn left onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
26.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, 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 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
6
28.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 64; US 70; US 79 / East G. E. Patterson Avenue
Turn left onto US 64; US 70; US 79 / East G. E. Patterson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| premium | $4.81 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Morning in New South Memphis on Saturday
Local time
10:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 81% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on higher-speed roads. The longest stretch on US 51 covers 25.2 miles, giving you a good period of consistent cruising. You'll transition from highway driving to surface streets as you approach your destination. Be prepared for more frequent intersections and potential traffic as you get closer to Memphis.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and South Third Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 51.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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