Trip from Olivet, 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

2h 39m

Distance

120.5 mi

194 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

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

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Olivet, TN

Kelly

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Trip Overview

This 120.5-mile drive from Olivet, TN to New South Memphis, TN takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes, making it a perfect one-day road trip. You'll navigate primarily along East Market Street and West Cherry Avenue, with a portion on US 64. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, it's an economical journey. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Since both locations are within the Southeast region, you won't cross state lines, keeping the journey straightforward. Plan for a single stop to break up the drive.

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

60.2 miles from Olivet, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Market Street	49.1 mi	1h 2m
West Cherry Avenue	22.4 mi	26m
US 64	19 mi	26m
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	7 mi	8m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway	4.5 mi	6m
Bridge Avenue	4 mi	6m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway	3.7 mi	5m
South Perkins Road	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: East Market Street — 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on TN 226

0.8 mi · 1 min · Airport Road

Turn left onto US 64; SR 128

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 64; SR 128

Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

521 ft · 17 sec · Hanna Boulevard

Turn right onto Water Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Water Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69

4.0 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue

Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69

16 mi · 23 min · US 64; SR 22; SR 69

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

334 ft · 9 sec

Turn right onto US 64 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue

Continue on US 64 Business

22 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 64

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward Memphis

Merge onto I 40

7.0 mi · 8 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Exit 9 Toward Perkins Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto North Perkins Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Perkins Road

Continue on Perkins Extended

1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

Continue on South Perkins Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Perkins Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 240 West

Merge onto I 240

4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 240

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Exit 7 Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 61 North: Third Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 61

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 39-minute duration, leaving in the morning from Olivet, TN, allows ample time to reach New South Memphis, TN, without feeling rushed. With only one planned stop and a relatively short overall distance, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $19 for the 120.5 miles. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to the transitions between East Market Street, West Cherry Avenue, and US 64, as these are key points where your navigation will be most critical.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Olivet, TN, or about 1h 20m 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 27 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.2 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Olivet, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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 Olivet, TN

This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Olivet, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bolivar, TN

60 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.

Popular next leg

Bolivar, TN to New South Memphis, TN

71.4 mi · 1h 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Adamsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bolivar, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.2 miles from Olivet, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bartlett, Tennessee

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Carriage House Coffee Bolivar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bolivar, Tennessee

2.3 mi

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

Char Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive mile 111.9

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19012493533

Visit website

Viva Mexico - Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 111.9

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19017950302

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.7

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19016245555

Visit website

IHOP

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 103.3

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19017566488

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19013734411

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Carriage House Coffee Bolivar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.6

Bolivar, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+17314031840

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 120.5

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 111.9

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 97.7 and 119.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

97.7 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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.

106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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

111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | I 240 / Avron B Fogelman Expressway

Merge onto I 240 / Avron B Fogelman Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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

119.9 mi into trip | ~2h 37m 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

$18.84 one way

$37.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.68	$41.37
premium	$4.89	$23.19	$46.38
diesel	$5.61	$26.60	$53.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.2	$12.65	$5.78
Efficient EV	30.1	$10.54	$4.82
EV Truck/SUV	48.2	$16.87	$7.71

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

Olivet, TN

Morning in Olivet on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Morning in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bolivar, TN

60 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

25 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

2h 39m 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 turn-heavy local drive for most of this 120.5-mile route. While only 23% of your journey will be on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 49.1 miles on East Market Street. This suggests a significant portion of the drive will involve navigating local roads with more frequent directional changes. The character of the drive will shift as you transition between these local streets and the highway segments, requiring your attention to be on the road ahead and your navigation.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

24 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?

8/10

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 97.7 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 120.5 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 97.7 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.5 miles (I 240 / Avron B Fogelman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

On the drive from Olivet, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

97.5 mi in | ~2h 7m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m 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.

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.

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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Trip from Olivet, TN to New South Memphis, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

Marco's Pizza

Char Restaurant

Viva Mexico - Mexican Restaurant

Subway

IHOP

NAM KING RESTAURANT

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

Carriage House Coffee Bolivar

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVBOLT Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Olivet, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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