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 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Start on South Horton Parkway
1659 ft · 32 sec · South Horton Parkway
-
2
Continue on Nashville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
-
3
Turn right onto Sylvester Chunn Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Sylvester Chunn Highway
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
-
5
Turn left onto Bear Creek Pike
17 mi · 21 min · Bear Creek Pike
-
6
Continue straight
1.2 km · 58 sec
-
7
Turn left
1498 ft · 41 sec
-
8
Turn left onto Hampshire Pike
13.3 mi · 15 min · Hampshire Pike
-
9
Continue on Columbia Highway
13 mi · 17 min · Columbia Highway
-
10
Continue on East Main Street
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
-
11
Continue on Linden Highway
51.3 mi · 59 min · Linden Highway
-
12
Continue on West Church Sttreet
2.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Sttreet
-
13
Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
-
14
Turn right onto Law Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Law Road
-
15
Take the exit left
1042 ft · 25 sec
-
16
Merge slight left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min
-
17
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
1105 ft · 35 sec
-
19
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road
-
20
Continue on Perkins Extended
1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended
-
21
Continue on South Perkins Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road
-
22
Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
1639 ft · 40 sec
-
23
Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway
-
24
Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
539 ft · 13 sec
-
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
1214 ft · 30 sec
-
27
Turn straight onto South Third Street
2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street
-
28
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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Chapel Hill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 111 miles from Chapel Hill and 123.6 miles from New South Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chapel Hill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New South Memphis.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 193.15 mi (310.85 km).
#1 Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6264600, -86.6933300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 641,608 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -90.0567600 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $31.22 | $62.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.21 | $70.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.54 | $77.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.92 | $87.83 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.