Pikeville, TN to New South Memphis, TN is 327.7 miles and takes about 6h 29m via I 40 and SR 30, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a good option for a single-day transit. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a relatively efficient travel time. Consider this route if you need to cover ground quickly between these two points.
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
163.9 miles from Pikeville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
164.8 mi
2h 58m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
SR 30
39 mi
1h
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi
18m
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi
11m
McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
10m
I 24
6.5 mi
6m
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 164.8 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Cumberland Avenue
105 ft·6 sec·Cumberland Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 30
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 127; SR 30
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 30
25 mi·40 min·SR 30
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 30
14 mi·20 min·SR 30
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft·2 sec
8
Turn left onto US 70S
2.4 mi·2 min·Sparta Highway
9
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi·36 sec·Sparta Street
10
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi·3 min·Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
11
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi·48 sec·US 70S
12
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft·12 sec
13
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·18 sec·West Main Street
14
Continue on US 70S
10 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
15
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi·10 min·McMinnville Highway
16
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
17
Continue on US 70S
16 mi·18 min·John Bragg Highway
18
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi·5 min·South Rutherford Boulevard
19
Turn left onto US 231
0.3 mi·22 sec·South Church Street
Use the left lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 24 West: NashvilleUse the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 24
6.5 mi·6 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 74AToward I 840 West: Memphis, FranklinUse the right lane.
23
Merge onto I 840
54 mi·58 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 40
165 mi·2 hr 58 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward Perkins RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi·1 min·North Perkins Road
28
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi·2 min·Perkins Extended
29
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi·3 min·South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 240 West
31
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi·6 min·Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 7Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third StreetUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Third Street
36
Arrive at destination
US 61
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 29m estimated drive time, leaving Pikeville, TN in the morning should allow you to reach New South Memphis, TN comfortably within daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to take breaks as needed, but aim for a stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $50, and plan your fill-ups accordingly, especially before entering longer stretches of highway. A good tip for this route is to check traffic conditions on I 40 before you depart, as it's the primary artery for most of the trip and can experience delays.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.9 miles from Pikeville, TN, or about 3h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.8 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 72 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.9 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
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 Pikeville, 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 Pikeville, TN
This is one driving day of about 327.7 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Pikeville, 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 I 40 for about 164.8 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 85.8 and 327.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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85.8 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
8
92.6 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
7
313.6 mi into trip|~6h 8m 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
327 mi into trip|~6h 28m 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
327.1 mi into trip|~6h 28m 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
$49.99 one way
$99.99 round trip
$3.88/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$55.06
$110.13
premium
$4.81
$62.00
$124.01
diesel
$5.40
$69.71
$139.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.3
1
$34.41
$15.73
Efficient EV
81.9
0
$28.67
$13.11
EV Truck/SUV
131.1
1
$45.88
$20.97
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 24, 2026
Origin
Pikeville, TN
Afternoon
in Pikeville on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Afternoon
in New South Memphis on Saturday
Local time
1:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
ESE 0 to 5 mph93% 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
20 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 84% highway, meaning you'll be on major interstates for the vast majority of the 327.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 164.8 miles, primarily on I 40. You'll transition to surface roads, likely marked by a significant increase in local traffic and more frequent exits, after the main highway segments conclude. Expect to see a good number of exits and interchanges, especially as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 85.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 327.7 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 85.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 313.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Pikeville, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 327.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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.
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 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 85.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 313.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 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.
