Lynchburg, TN to New South Memphis, TN is 241.9 miles and takes about 5h 3m via US 64, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, beginning in the Southeast region and ending in the same general area. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads rather than interstate highways, giving you a more local feel. With a recommended single day for completion, it's a manageable distance for a day trip or the start of a longer adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
120.9 miles from Lynchburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Market Street
49.1 mi
1h 2m
US 64
47.4 mi
59m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
Pulaski Highway
31 mi
35m
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi
26m
Lynchburg Highway
8.5 mi
12m
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
7 mi
8m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Hiles Street
169 ft·5 sec·Hiles Street
2
Continue on Hiles Street
175 ft·5 sec·Hiles Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main Street
4
Turn right onto Wall Street
428 ft·24 sec·Wall Street
5
Turn left onto SR 55
0.5 mi·44 sec·Majors Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 55
3.7 mi·5 min·Fayetteville Highway
7
Continue on TN 50
8.5 mi·12 min·Lynchburg Highway
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 64
1.8 mi·2 min·Winchester Highway
9
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi·48 sec·Mulberry Avenue
10
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·College Street East
11
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi·14 sec·Morgan Avenue North
12
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Washington Street West
13
Continue on US 64
31 mi·35 min·Pulaski Highway
14
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi·50 sec·West College Street
15
Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·Lawrenceburg Highway
16
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·56 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
17
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi·35 min·US 64
18
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft·17 sec·Hanna Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Water Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi·6 min·Bridge Avenue
21
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi·23 min·US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
334 ft·9 sec
23
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·Mulberry Avenue
24
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi·26 min·West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 64
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·East Market Street
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward Memphis
27
Merge onto I 40
7.0 mi·8 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward Perkins RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi·1 min·North Perkins Road
31
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi·2 min·Perkins Extended
32
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi·3 min·South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 240 West
34
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi·6 min·Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 7Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third StreetUse the slight right lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
38
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Third Street
39
Arrive at destination
US 61
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, departing Lynchburg in the morning will allow ample time to reach New South Memphis before evening. The single recommended stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as 23% highway share means more opportunities for gas stations, but also potentially longer stretches between them on surface roads. The $37 fuel cost is an estimate, so it's wise to factor in a little extra for fluctuations. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time and pace.
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 120.9 miles from Lynchburg, TN, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 241.9 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Lynchburg, 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 East Market Street for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 241.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Wall Street
Turn right onto Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
219.1 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
227.7 mi into trip|~4h 42m 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
241.2 mi into trip|~5h 1m 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
241.3 mi into trip|~5h 2m 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
$35.72 one way
$71.45 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$39.44
$78.87
premium
$4.72
$44.91
$89.83
diesel
$4.80
$45.68
$91.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.6
0
$25.40
$11.61
Efficient EV
60.5
0
$21.17
$9.68
EV Truck/SUV
96.8
1
$33.87
$15.48
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Lynchburg, TN
Late night
in Lynchburg on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 0 to 5 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Late night
in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
92°F
Savannah, TN
121 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 23% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 49.1 miles on East Market Street. You'll notice the transition from highway cruising to more frequent stops and varying speed limits as you move onto these surface roads, particularly after leaving the main highway sections.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on East Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Wall Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 241.9 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 (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
948 ft260 ft
Total Climb
472 ft
Total Descent
1,016 ft
Highest Point
948 ft
~86.4 mi in
Elevation Range
687 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lynchburg, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 241.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 219.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New South Memphis, TN before the return drive.
