If you are planning a trip from New South Memphis to Brentwood Estates, expect a journey covering 211.8 miles. You should set aside approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes of travel time, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend around $32 on fuel for the trek. You will navigate via the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Sam Cooper Boulevard, and Old Hickory Boulevard throughout the journey. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will remain in a familiar geographic corridor for the duration of your ride.
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
105.9 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
185.1 mi
3h 20m
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.9 mi
13m
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi
9m
South Parkway East
4.4 mi
7m
East Parkway South
2.3 mi
3m
Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi
3m
South Third Street
1.4 mi
2m
State Highway 100
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 185.1 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.
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Start on US 61
1.4 mi·2 min·South Third Street
2
Turn right onto South Parkway East
1.4 mi·2 min·South Parkway East
3
Continue on South Parkway East
2.7 mi·4 min·South Parkway East
4
Continue on South Parkway East
0.4 mi·40 sec·South Parkway East
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on SR 277
2.3 mi·3 min·East Parkway South
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi·9 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 40
185 mi·3 hr 20 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 196Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom StationUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft·3 sec
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade PlantationUse the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto US 70S
2.0 mi·3 min·Memphis-Bristol Highway
11
Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 100
13
Turn right onto SR 254
6.9 mi·11 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto East Park Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Park Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Maryland Way
0.2 mi·20 sec·Maryland Way
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on SR 252
0.3 mi·43 sec·Church Street East
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi·56 sec·Wilson Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Meadowlawn Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Meadowlawn Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 5-minute travel time, plan for at least one strategic stop to break up the local driving segments. Since the route relies heavily on local thoroughfares rather than high-speed interstates, allow for some flexibility in your arrival time to account for traffic fluctuations. Keep your estimated $32 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local road driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than consistent highway speeds. A smart move is to prioritize your refueling before you leave the New South Memphis area to avoid searching for stations along the more technical sections of the route. Because this is a single-day commitment, starting your drive early will help you navigate the turn-heavy segments during daylight hours.
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 105.9 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.1 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 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 2h 1m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood Estates, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New South Memphis, 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 New South Memphis, TN
This is one driving day of about 211.8 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from New South Memphis, 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 Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 185.1 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 199.4 and 211 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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199.4 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
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 196
Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
9
199.6 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
6
203.3 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
210.4 mi into trip|~4h 2m in|Maryland Way
Turn left onto Maryland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
211 mi into trip|~4h 3m in|TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Turn right onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.21 one way
$70.43 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$38.36
$76.71
premium
$5.18
$43.22
$86.44
diesel
$5.35
$44.61
$89.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.24
$10.17
Efficient EV
53
0
$18.53
$8.47
EV Truck/SUV
84.7
1
$29.65
$13.56
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 May 21, 2026
Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Afternoon
in New South Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Cloudy
NNE 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Brentwood Estates, TN
Afternoon
in Brentwood Estates on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
0 mph49% chanceLive forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 211.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a turn-heavy local profile that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend a significant portion of the journey on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway—which accounts for a 185.1-mile stretch—the route is not a simple interstate grind. Only three percent of your travel is classified as highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The transition from the urban feel of Memphis to the character of the Brentwood area creates a distinct shift in driving conditions. Be prepared for a technical drive that requires more active steering than a standard highway cruise.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 185.1 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 199.4 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.8 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 199.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.3 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
737 ft260 ft
Total Climb
824 ft
Total Descent
355 ft
Highest Point
737 ft
~166.4 mi in
Elevation Range
477 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New South Memphis, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.
Newsom Station
199.4 mi in|~3h 42m
Bellevue
199.6 mi in|~3h 43m
Belle Meade Plantation
199.6 mi in|~3h 43m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 211.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 185.1 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 199.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.3 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Brentwood Estates, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
