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

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, TN to Memphis, TN is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.97 mi
03h 36m
Flight
191.86 mi
308.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.86 mi
Kilometers
308.77 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.97 mi
Kilometers
373.32 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Tue, May 19, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-05-19T07:14
Arrive Memphis
Tue, May 19, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From Chapel Hill
110 mi
01h 48m
To Memphis
122 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Horton Parkway

    1659 ft · 32 sec · South Horton Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sylvester Chunn Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Sylvester Chunn Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Pike

    17 mi · 21 min · Bear Creek Pike

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1498 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hampshire Pike

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Highway

    13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Linden Highway

    51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Church Sttreet

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Law Road
83.3 mi · 36%
Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 22%
Bear Creek Pike
17.8 mi · 8%
Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 6%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 6%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
191.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 48m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Chapel Hill and 122 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chapel Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

94 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

107 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 191.86 mi (308.77 km).

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#1 Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6264600, -86.6933300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: South Horton Parkway (-86.693338, 35.626461)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048926, 35.149666)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
30.99 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 61.98 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and Memphis. The current time is 07:14:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.