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

The driving distance from New South Memphis, TN to Chapel Hill, TN is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
220.56 mi
04h 22m
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
220.56 mi
Kilometers
354.96 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in New South Memphis
Tue, May 19, 4:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New South Memphis
2026-05-19T08:10
Arrive Chapel Hill
Tue, May 19, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New South Memphis
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
TN

City in Henderson County, Tennessee, United States

From New South Memphis
110.2 mi
02h 11m
To Chapel Hill
110.4 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Third Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Third Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Parkway East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Parkway East

  3. 3

    Continue on South Parkway East

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Parkway East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Parkway East

    2060 ft · 41 sec · South Parkway East

  5. 5

    Continue on East Parkway South

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Parkway South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sam Cooper Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Sam Cooper Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    43.9 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    1140 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lewisburg and Franklin Pike

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Horton Parkway

    1659 ft · 30 sec · South Horton Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Horton Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
82.3 mi · 37%
US 412
47.5 mi · 22%
SR 114
47.5 mi · 22%
Sam Cooper Boulevard
6.05 mi · 3%
South Parkway East
4.42 mi · 2%
East Parkway South
2.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Continue on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
193.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
02h 11m from New South Memphis
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 110.2 miles from New South Memphis and 110.4 miles from Chapel Hill.

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 27.5 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.34 one way or $58.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 New South Memphis and Chapel Hill. Straight-line distance: 193.15 mi (310.85 km).

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#1 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
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#2 Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6264600, -86.6933300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: New South Memphis (-90.05676, 35.08676)
End: Chapel Hill (-86.69333, 35.62646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.46 L · about $29.34
Round trip
$58.68
15.56 gal · 58.92 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.34 $58.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.65 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $5.30 $41.27 $82.53

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 New South Memphis and Chapel Hill. The current time is 08:10:28.

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.