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Trip from Ridgely, 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 17m

Distance

97.8 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Downtown Ridgely, TN, TN

Ridgely, TN

Kelly

Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

Dee Hunna

Trip Overview

This 97.8-mile drive from Ridgely, TN, to New South Memphis, TN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily following United States Route 51 and State Route 78, this route offers a direct path through Tennessee. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical journey. The drive is heavily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward transit. Given its relatively short distance and efficient route, you won't need to worry about overnight stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Ridgely, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
United States Route 51 76.1 mi 1h 44m
State Route 78 14.1 mi 19m
South Third Street 2.6 mi 4m
North 2nd Street 1.5 mi 2m
Lake Road 1.1 mi 2m
South B. B. King Boulevard 0.6 mi <1m
Poplar Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Headden Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: United States Route 51 — 76.1 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

61 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Depot Street

155 ft · 6 sec · Depot Street
3

Turn right onto South Main Street

211 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn left onto Poplar Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Poplar Street
5

Turn right onto TN 78

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Headden Drive
6

Continue on TN 78

14 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
7

Continue on TN 78

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
8

Turn right onto US 51

76 mi · 1 hr 44 min · United States Route 51
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 51

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
11

Merge onto I 40

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 40
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1A Toward Second Street, Third Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on North 2nd Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto US 64; US 70; US 79

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East G. E. Patterson Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 64; US 70; US 79

0.6 mi · 54 sec · South B. B. King Boulevard
16

Continue on US 61

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Third Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 61

Trip Plan

With a duration of just over two hours, this route offers flexibility. You could depart Ridgely in the morning and arrive in New South Memphis by midday, or leave later and still reach your destination comfortably before evening. Since there are no mandated stops suggested, consider a brief break around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 76.1-mile stretch on US-51, as services might be less frequent during that segment. The $15 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Ridgely, TN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.1 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

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 Ridgely, 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 Ridgely, TN

This is one driving day of about 97.8 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ridgely, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on United States Route 51 for about 76.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Munford, TN

49 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

Munford, TN to New South Memphis, TN

30.4 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Dyersburg, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Covington, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Ridgely, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before United States Route 51 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.1 miles.

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

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Millington, Tennessee

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19018720088

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Millington, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+19018720088

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 97.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 90.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 90.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 90.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 90.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 83.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Depot Street

Turn right onto Depot Street

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
16.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 51 / United States Route 51

Turn right onto US 51 / United States Route 51

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
9
92.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Second Street, 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 1A Toward Second Street, Third Street
6
94.5 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | US 64; US 70; US 79 / East G. E. Patterson Avenue

Turn left onto US 64; US 70; US 79 / East G. E. Patterson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.29 one way

$30.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.79 $33.58
premium $4.89 $18.82 $37.64
diesel $5.61 $21.59 $43.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.27 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.56 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ridgely, TN

Afternoon in Ridgely on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Afternoon in New South Memphis on Sunday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live 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

26 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 17m 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 highway-focused experience for 92% of your 97.8-mile journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 76.1 miles on United States Route 51, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. This means you'll likely experience long, consistent stretches of road, making it a drive where you can settle in. While the profile is highway-centric, the transition through local roads and state routes will offer some variation as you approach your destination.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.1 mi on United States Route 51.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Route 51 and State Route 78. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Depot Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.1 miles on United States Route 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 51 / United States Route 51): Lane positioning matters here.

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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