New South Memphis, TN to Greenbrier, TN is 201.3 miles and takes about 4h 1m via Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and SR 48, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. It's a primarily surface road drive, so expect a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
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
100.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
152.3 mi
2h 44m
Spring Street
17.6 mi
25m
SR 48
9.3 mi
16m
North Main Street
7.6 mi
11m
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.1 mi
9m
South Parkway East
4.4 mi
7m
East Parkway South
2.3 mi
3m
South Third Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 152.3 mi, about 2h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New South Memphis, TN and Greenbrier, TN.
1
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
152 mi·2 hr 44 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 163Toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
9
Turn left onto SR 48
9.3 mi·16 min·SR 48
10
Turn left onto US 70 Business
332 ft·8 sec·West College Street
11
Turn right onto SR 48
7.6 mi·11 min·North Main Street
12
Turn right onto SR 49
18 mi·25 min·Spring Street
13
Arrive at destination
SR 49
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 1m estimated drive time, leaving New South Memphis in the morning will allow you to reach Greenbrier with plenty of daylight remaining. While the route is manageable in one day, you have flexibility due to its length. There's one recommended stop noted, so plan your breaks accordingly, especially since much of the drive is on surface roads where stops might be more frequent. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $36, and factor in potential delays common on non-highway routes.
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 100.7 miles from New South Memphis, TN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.3 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 44 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenbrier, 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 201.3 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 152.3 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 176.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.4 mi into trip|~2m in|South Parkway East
Turn right onto South Parkway East
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip|~13m in|Sam Cooper Boulevard
Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
166.5 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 163
Toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
4
166.7 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|SR 48
Turn left onto SR 48
Navigation decision point
4
176.1 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|US 70 Business / West College Street
Turn left onto US 70 Business / West College Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.73 one way
$59.45 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$32.82
$65.64
premium
$4.72
$37.38
$74.75
diesel
$4.80
$38.01
$76.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.14
$9.66
Efficient EV
50.3
0
$17.61
$8.05
EV Truck/SUV
80.5
1
$28.18
$12.88
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
New South Memphis, TN
Morning
in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Greenbrier, TN
Morning
in Greenbrier on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 0 to 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 7:55PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 1m 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 drive features a relatively low highway share at 8%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest stretch on a single road is 152.3 miles along Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. After this initial section, expect a transition to local routes like Spring Street and SR 48, offering a more community-oriented driving experience with frequent intersections and lower speed limits.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.3 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near South Parkway East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (South Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 166.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
793 ft240 ft
Total Climb
726 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
793 ft
~172.6 mi in
Elevation Range
553 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 New South Memphis, TN to Greenbrier, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Dickson along the way.
Dickson
166.5 mi in|~3h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 201.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 152.3 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas 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.
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 1.4 miles (South Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (Sam Cooper Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 166.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenbrier, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
