Origin
Munford, TN
Morning in Munford on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munford, 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
44m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munford, TN
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New South Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Munford to New South Memphis, you are looking at a straightforward 30.4-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because this is a short drive within Tennessee, it is easily completed as a quick day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about overnight logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the entire excursion, making it a very budget-friendly transit. The route relies heavily on US 51, South Third Street, and Tipton Road to get you from the northern outskirts into the heart of the city. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you will find consistent terrain throughout the drive. This path is ideal if you need a reliable, no-fuss connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 22.9 mi | 31m |
| South Third Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Tipton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South B. B. King Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Tipton Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Danny Thomas Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 40 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 22.9 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munford, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on SR 178
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Tipton Street
2
Continue on TN 178
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tipton Road
3
Turn right onto US 51
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 51
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 51
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
6
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 64; US 70; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East G. E. Patterson Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 64; US 70; US 79
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South B. B. King Boulevard
11
Continue on US 61
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Third Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 61
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining
9
25.5 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
27.1 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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 Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
28 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
44m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 76% of your route is spent on major roadways. You will spend the bulk of your time on US 51, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 22.9 miles that allows for steady cruising. As you transition from the more rural feel of Munford toward the urban landscape of New South Memphis, the character of the road shifts from open highway lanes to the more localized traffic patterns of South Third Street. The experience behind the wheel is functional and direct rather than winding or technical. You should prepare for a consistent pace that prioritizes efficiency over scenic diversions, keeping you in the driver’s seat for less than an hour.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 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 2 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 44m 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 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 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 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 25.3 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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