How far is Chapel Hill, TN from New South Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.73 mi
01h 53m
Flight
95.29 mi
153.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.29 mi
Kilometers
153.36 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.73 mi
Kilometers
187.86 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive New South Memphis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brownsville
TN

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

From Chapel Hill
59.6 mi
00h 56m
To New South Memphis
57.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road

    902 ft · 42 sec · Joe Horton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Life Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Life Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Life Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Life Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lexington Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  14. 14

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  18. 18

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 71%
Lexington Bypass
14.1 mi · 12%
Life Road
5.82 mi · 5%
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.49 mi · 4%
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.72 mi · 3%
South Perkins Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Law Road

Merge slight left

82.3 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
95.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownsville
00h 56m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to New South Memphis?

The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brownsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Chapel Hill and 57.1 miles from New South Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chapel Hill and Sunny near New South Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Brownsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brownsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsville.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

58 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Central Station

89 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.36 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,571
Coordinates35.5986800, -88.4867200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
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#2 New South Memphis

This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.

Population641,608
Coordinates35.0867600, -90.0567600
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.48648, 35.598469)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $15.54
Round trip
$31.07
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.54 $31.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.65 $19.17 $38.35
Diesel $5.30 $21.85 $43.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis. The current time is 00:35:12.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.