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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.59 mi
03h 39m
Flight
193.15 mi
310.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.15 mi
Kilometers
310.85 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.59 mi
Kilometers
377.53 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New South Memphis
Tue, May 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-05-19T07:15
Arrive New South Memphis
Tue, May 19, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 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
111 mi
01h 49m
To New South Memphis
123.6 mi
01h 49m

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

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

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 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

    Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road

    1105 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Perkins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Perkins Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Perkins Extended

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkins Extended

  21. 21

    Continue on South Perkins Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Perkins Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avron B Fogelman Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Avron B Fogelman Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on W B Fowler Senior Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway

  25. 25

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

    539 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

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

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto South Third Street

    2014 ft · 36 sec · South Third Street

  28. 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.

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 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%
Columbia Highway
13 mi · 6%
West Church Sttreet
12.7 mi · 5%
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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 49m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 New South Memphis. Straight-line distance: 193.15 mi (310.85 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
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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: South Horton Parkway (-86.693338, 35.626461)
End: South Third Street (-90.05674, 35.086758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $31.22
Round trip
$62.45
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and New South Memphis. The current time is 07:15:45.

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.