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Trip from Walden, 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

5h 26m

Distance

321.2 mi

517 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 13m ★
6 AM
5h 26m
8 AM
5h 53m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 33m
3 PM
5h 37m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 18m

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

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town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Walden, TN

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Downtown New South Memphis, TN, TN

New South Memphis, TN

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Trip Overview

This 321.2-mile journey from Walden to New South Memphis, Tennessee, is designed as a single-day adventure, requiring approximately 5 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, including Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, and Fairmount Pike, with no highway driving contributing to the total distance. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $49, making it an economical option. Given its duration and the turn-heavy nature of the drive, it's best suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional experience.

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

160.6 miles from Walden, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lake Avenue — —
Key-Hulse Road — —
Fairmount Pike — —
Taft Highway — —
Signal Mountain Boulevard — —
Signal Mountain Road — —
24 — —
US 72 West — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lake Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ivory Avenue

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Ivory Avenue
2

Turn right onto Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Lake Avenue
3

Continue on Key-Hulse Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Key-Hulse Road
4

Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Pike
5

Turn straight onto Taft Highway

3.1 mi · 4 min · Taft Highway
6

Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

3.0 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard
7

Continue on Signal Mountain Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road
8

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec
9

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 4 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

0.4 mi · 42 sec · 24: Nashville, Birmingham
11

Merge slight left

26 mi · 29 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 72 West: South Pittsburg

0.2 mi · 33 sec · US 72 West: South Pittsburg
13

Continue on North Cedar Avenue

18 mi · 20 min · North Cedar Avenue
14

Continue on Lee Highway

0.8 mi · 56 sec · Lee Highway
15

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

2.0 mi · 2 min · John T Reid Parkway
16

Continue on Lee Highway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Lee Highway
17

Continue on John T Reid Parkway

70 mi · 1 hr 20 min · John T Reid Parkway
18

Continue on Huntsville-Decatur Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Huntsville-Decatur Highway
19

Continue on Bee Line Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
20

Keep slight right

60 mi · 1 hr 14 min
21

Continue straight

22 mi · 26 min
22

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 1 min
23

Continue on Highway 72

9.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 72
24

Continue straight

1.4 mi · 2 min
25

Continue straight

44 mi · 52 min
26

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 72 West: Memphis

154 ft · 2 sec · US 72 West: Memphis
27

Exit the roundabout onto US 72 West: Memphis

13 mi · 15 min · US 72 West: Memphis
28

Keep slight left to continue on Collierville, Memphis

8.4 mi · 10 min · Collierville, Memphis
29

Take the exit slight left toward TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis

0.4 mi · 47 sec · TN 385 West, To I-240: Memphis
30

Merge slight left onto Bill Morris Parkway

14 mi · 16 min · Bill Morris Parkway
31

Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Miss

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 240 West: Jackson Miss
32

Keep slight left to continue on I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 240 West: Jackson Mississippi
33

Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

5.7 mi · 7 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
34

Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
35

Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
36

Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 61 North: Third Street
37

Turn straight onto South Third Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South Third Street
38

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

With a driving time of just over 5.5 hours, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Walden to maximize your daylight and allow ample time for the numerous turns. A single designated stop is factored into the recommended plan, so choose a point roughly halfway to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads for the entire 321.2 miles; it's wise to top off before leaving Walden. The primary tip for this route is to stay attentive to your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy' nature means precise navigation is key.

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 160.6 miles from Walden, TN, or about 2h 43m into the drive.

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 71 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.6 miles or 2h 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

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 Walden, 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 Walden, TN

This is one driving day of about 321.2 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Walden, 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.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Madison County, Alabama, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Huntsville, AL

161 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Chattanooga, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Huntsville, AL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.6 miles from Walden, 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

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Decatur, Alabama

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Collierville, Tennessee

1.7 mi

Ranch House Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Town Creek, Alabama

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

SoCo Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Corinth, Mississippi

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.4

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625941271

Visit website

Crave Corinth

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Corinth, Mississippi

0.9 mi

Cream & Sugar Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iuka, Mississippi

2.8 mi

The Mallard Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 137.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17706340731

Visit website

Silver Caboose Restaurant & Soda Fountain

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 298.2

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+19018530010

Visit website

Ranch House Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 160.6

Town Creek, Alabama

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12566852002

Tio Juan Mexican Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Decatur, Alabama

+12563069992

Sonic Drive-In

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+12565849724

Visit website

Blues City Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 321.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+19015263637

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 137.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12563506263

Visit website

SoCo Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.4

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+16625941271

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 229.4

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Crave Corinth

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.4

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16623960193

Visit website

Cream & Sugar Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.5

Iuka, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16625933498

Visit website

SoCo Grind Iuka

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 206.5

Iuka, Mississippi

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+16626643291

Visit website

Crazy Gander Coffee Company

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 321.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+19015523852

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 229.4

Corinth, Mississippi

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 137.6

Decatur, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 321.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, AL

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 298.2

Collierville, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–6:30 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 114.7

Huntsville, Alabama

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18008430468

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.22 one way

$100.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $55.14 $110.27
premium $4.89 $61.81 $123.62
diesel $5.61 $70.92 $141.83

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: 112.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 96.4 1 $33.73 $15.42
Efficient EV 80.3 0 $28.10 $12.85
EV Truck/SUV 128.5 1 $44.97 $20.56

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Walden, TN

Late night in Walden on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New South Memphis, TN

Night in New South Memphis on Saturday

Local time

11:27 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

5h 26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as 0% of the journey is on highways. You'll be covering ground on roads like Lake Avenue, Key-Hulse Road, and Fairmount Pike. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with local terrain rather than long, monotonous stretches. This means you can expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied road conditions as you move through different communities.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lake Avenue.

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.

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 5h 26m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Walden, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 26m. Total distance: 321.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Walden, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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.

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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