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Trip from Loretto, TN to New South Memphis, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

176.6 mi

284 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 31m ★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m

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

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Downtown Loretto, TN, TN

Loretto, TN

Kelly

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Loretto, Tennessee, to New South Memphis, Tennessee, covers 176.6 miles and is estimated to take about 3 hours and 43 minutes. This highway-focused drive is easily manageable as a single-day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $28. You'll primarily navigate US 72 and US 43, before transitioning to the Bill Morris Parkway. Given its relatively short duration and efficiency, this route is ideal for those seeking a straightforward transit between these two points within the Southeast region. Plan for a single stop to break up the journey, keeping your travel time efficient.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.3 miles from Loretto, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 72 109.6 mi 2h 10m
US 43 13.9 mi 21m
Bill Morris Parkway 13.8 mi 16m
South Military Street 13.1 mi 15m
Highway 72 9.5 mi 12m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway 3.7 mi 5m
Woodward Avenue 3.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: US 72 — 109.6 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto Vine Street

110 ft · 6 sec · Vine Street
3

Turn right onto US 43

13 mi · 15 min · South Military Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 43; AL 13

0.6 mi · 47 sec · US 43; AL 13
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 43; AL 13

4.3 mi · 5 min · US 43; AL 13
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 43; US 72; AL 13

8.1 mi · 13 min · US 43; US 72; AL 13
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Court Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8

Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Woodward Avenue
9

Turn left onto US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

3.2 mi · 5 min · Woodward Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 43; US 72; AL 13; AL 17; AL 20
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 72

18 mi · 21 min · US 72
Toward Corinth Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Continue on US 72

22 mi · 26 min · US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 72

1.5 mi · 1 min · US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on US 72

9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 72

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on US 72

44 mi · 52 min · US 72
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Enter roundabout onto US 72

155 ft · 1 sec · US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis
18

Continue on US 72

13 mi · 15 min · US 72
Toward US 72 West: Memphis Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 72

8.4 mi · 10 min · US 72
Toward Collierville, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
21

Merge onto TN 385

14 mi · 16 min · Bill Morris Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
24

Merge onto I 240

5.7 mi · 7 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 240

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street Use the slight right lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Turn straight onto US 61

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
29

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

For this 176.6-mile drive, leaving in the morning allows you to arrive in New South Memphis with plenty of daylight remaining. With a duration of just under 4 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, and you'll only need to plan for one primary stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 109.6 miles on US 72, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost of $28 is a good baseline for your budget, but always factor in potential price variations. Consider an early departure to maximize your flexibility upon arrival.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.3 miles from Loretto, TN, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.6 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 39 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.3 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

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 Loretto, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Loretto, TN

This is one driving day of about 176.6 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Loretto, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 72 for about 109.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Farmington, MS, MS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, MS

88 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

Florence, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corinth, MS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.3 miles from Loretto, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 72 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Viva Mexico - Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 16min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19017950302

Visit website

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Collierville, Tennessee

1.4 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 32min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12563492283

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Florence, Alabama

1.2 mi

Cream & Sugar Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iuka, Mississippi

1.7 mi

Viva Mexico - Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19017950302

Visit website

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19018530010

Visit website

Toasty Cafe & Health Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12563492283

Café de Frida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12562753601

Cream & Sugar Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Iuka, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16625933498

Visit website

SoCo Grind Iuka

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Iuka, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+16626643291

Visit website

SoCo Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625941271

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

Crave Corinth

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16623960193

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tuscumbia, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12563830321

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McFarland Park Shoalsfest

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Florence, Alabama

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12567408817

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 176 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 43 / South Military Street

Turn right onto US 43 / South Military Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
143 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | US 72

Keep slight left at fork onto US 72 toward Collierville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Collierville, Memphis
7
165.5 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 240 West: Jackson Miss
8
175.9 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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
176 mi into trip | ~3h 42m 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

$27.61 one way

$55.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.31 $60.63
premium $4.89 $33.99 $67.97
diesel $5.61 $38.99 $77.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.54 $8.48
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.45 $7.06
EV Truck/SUV 70.6 0 $24.72 $11.30

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 16, 2026

Origin

Loretto, TN

Late night in Loretto on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Late night in New South Memphis on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 47% chance Live forecast

59°F

Farmington, MS

88 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

4 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

3h 43m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways for efficient travel. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 109.6 miles on US 72, offering a consistent pace for a substantial portion of your trip. While the profile is highway-focused, expect a mix of conditions as you transition between US 43 and the Bill Morris Parkway toward your destination. The drive progresses with a focus on covering ground, rather than meandering through smaller towns, making it a direct and purposeful transit.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.6 mi on US 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 72 and US 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 43 / South Military Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 176.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 43 / South Military Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Loretto, TN and New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Corinth, Collierville, Memphis and To I-240: Memphis.

Corinth

32.3 mi in | ~46m | via US 72

Collierville

143 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 72

Memphis

143 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 72

To I-240: Memphis

151.3 mi in | ~3h 10m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 43m. Total distance: 176.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 109.6 miles on US 72. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 43 / South Military Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 143 miles (US 72): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at New South Memphis, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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