Origin
Church Hill, TN
Evening in Church Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN
Drive Time
7h 28m
Distance
476.6 mi
767 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 19m
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6 AM
7h 29m
8 AM
7h 49m
10 AM
7h 36m
12 PM
7h 34m
3 PM
7h 37m
5 PM
7h 48m
8 PM
7h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Hill, TN
Tom Fisk
New South Memphis, TN
Dee Hunna
Trip Overview
The drive from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 476.6 miles and takes about 7h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Stone Drive, Rogersville Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
238.3 miles from Church Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 28m drive with frequent turns across 476.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Stone Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogersville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Stone Drive
15 mi
·
16 min
·
West Stone Drive
4
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on West Main Street
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Highway
8
Keep slight right
40 mi
·
45 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
27 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
Nashville
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
14
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
15
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
17
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sam Cooper Boulevard
18
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Perkins Road
19
Turn left onto North Perkins Road
1.1 mi
·
1 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
·
3 min
·
South Perkins Road
22
Take the ramp slight right toward I 240 West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 240 West
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
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Third Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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US 61 North: Third Street
27
Turn straight onto South Third Street
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Third Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 238.3 miles from Church Hill, TN, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238.3 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New South Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Church Hill, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Church Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 476.6 miles and 7h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Church Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 238.3 mi from Church Hill, TN · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
238 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 238.3 miles from Church Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New South Memphis, TN
The final approach into New South Memphis, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New South Memphis, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.39 one way
$144.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.80 | $159.60 |
| premium | $4.80 | $89.97 | $179.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.88 | $211.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143 | 1 | $50.04 | $22.88 |
| Efficient EV | 119.2 | 1 | $41.70 | $19.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.6 | 2 | $66.72 | $30.50 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Evening in New South Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
238 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN covers 476.6 miles and takes about 7h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Stone Drive, Rogersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 238.3 miles from Church Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Church Hill, TN to New South Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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