If you are planning a trip from Pulaski to New South Memphis, expect a journey covering 196 miles that typically takes about 4 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to complete the transit across the Southeast. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, it offers a more grounded, steady travel experience. Whether you are traveling for business or a visit, this straightforward connection through Tennessee is efficient for those who prefer local highways over major transit corridors.
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
98 miles from Pulaski, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Market Street
49.1 mi
1h 2m
US 64
47.4 mi
59m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 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
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.2 mi·25 sec·North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto TN 11
2.6 mi·3 min·West College Street
3
Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·Lawrenceburg Highway
4
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·56 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi·35 min·US 64
6
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft·17 sec·Hanna Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Water Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi·6 min·Bridge Avenue
9
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi·23 min·US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
334 ft·9 sec
11
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·Mulberry Avenue
12
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi·26 min·West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 64
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·East Market Street
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward Memphis
15
Merge onto I 40
7.0 mi·8 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward Perkins RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi·1 min·North Perkins Road
19
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi·2 min·Perkins Extended
20
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi·3 min·South Perkins Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 240 West
22
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi·6 min·Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 7Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third StreetUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Third Street
27
Arrive at destination
US 61
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic patterns and ensure a relaxed arrival. You only need to plan for one major stop to refuel or stretch your legs, making the trip relatively straightforward in terms of logistics. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between East Market Street and the local highway segments, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires steady focus. Having your $30 fuel budget ready ahead of time will help keep your travel transitions smooth. Use the flexibility of this shorter duration to choose a departure time that best avoids peak local congestion near Memphis.
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 98 miles from Pulaski, TN, or about 1h 59m 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 43 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 1h 59m 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 18m
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 Pulaski, 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 Pulaski, TN
This is one driving day of about 196 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Pulaski, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 173.3 and 195.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
173.3 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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.
7
181.8 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
5
187.1 mi into trip|~3h 53m 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.
8
195.3 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
195.4 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
$30.64 one way
$61.28 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.64
$67.29
premium
$4.89
$37.72
$75.44
diesel
$5.61
$43.27
$86.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.8
0
$20.58
$9.41
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
EV Truck/SUV
78.4
0
$27.44
$12.54
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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 18, 2026
Origin
Pulaski, TN
Late night
in Pulaski on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Late night
in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Adamsville, TN
98 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
1 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention, as only 28% of this journey is spent on major highways. You will navigate a mix of routes including Lawrenceburg Highway and US 64, which provide a distinct change of pace from standard interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 49.1-mile run on East Market Street, offering the most consistent driving conditions of the trip. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns and local transitions, the drive feels more involved than a typical highway cruise. Plan for a driving experience that values local connectivity over high-speed transit.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 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?
7/10
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 173.3 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 196 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 173.3 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 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 Pulaski, TN to New South Memphis, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
173 mi in|~3h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 196 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m 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.
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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 173.3 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 181.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.1 miles (I 240 / Avron B Fogelman Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 New South Memphis, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
