Origin
Church Hill, TN
Night in Church Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Trip from Church Hill, TN to Memphis, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 46m
Distance
474.1 mi
763 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 38m
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6 AM
8h 46m
8 AM
9h 2m
10 AM
8h 52m
12 PM
8h 50m
3 PM
8h 52m
5 PM
9h 1m
8 PM
8h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Hill, TN
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Memphis, TN
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Trip Overview
This 474.1-mile journey from Church Hill, TN to Memphis, TN spans 8 hours and 46 minutes of driving time, making it a solid two-day trip. Primarily following I-40, with brief segments on US 11W and West Main Street, this route is a highway-focused drive across Tennessee. With a fuel cost estimated at $74 and planned stops, you'll have ample opportunity to break up the drive. Given the distance, splitting this into two days is highly recommended for a more relaxed experience. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire duration of this trip.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
237 miles from Church Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 391.3 mi | 7h 8m |
| US 11W | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| West Main Street | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| West Stone Drive | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| Rogersville Bypass | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Appalachian Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 391.3 mi, about 7h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on SR 346
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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Main Street
2
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 346
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 11W; SR 346
15 mi
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16 min
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West Stone Drive
4
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
5.2 mi
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5 min
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Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
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19 min
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West Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 11W; SR 1
7
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Appalachian Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11W
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Merge onto I 40
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
197 mi
·
3 hr 33 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 40
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 40
Exit 10A-B
Toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 474.1-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop; breaking it into two days will feel much more manageable than attempting it in one go. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With only two recommended stops, plan them strategically along I-40 to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit could be over 391 miles, and factoring in the estimated $74 fuel cost is essential for budgeting.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237 miles from Church Hill, TN, or about 4h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 391.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 104 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237 miles or 4h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 237 miles or 4h 24m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Church Hill, TN
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Memphis, TN
Aim for roughly 237 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Church Hill, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 391.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
237 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lafayette, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
237 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lafayette, TN after about 237 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237 miles from Church Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 391.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 237 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 103.1 and 473.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
103.1 mi into trip
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~2h in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
257.9 mi into trip
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~4h 47m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
260.1 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
8
460.4 mi into trip
|
~8h 28m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10B
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
8
473.6 mi into trip
|
~8h 45m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.12 one way
$148.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $81.38 | $162.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $91.24 | $182.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $104.68 | $209.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 165.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.2 | 1 | $49.78 | $22.76 |
| Efficient EV | 118.5 | 1 | $41.48 | $18.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 189.6 | 2 | $66.37 | $30.34 |
Gas CO2
166 kg
EV CO2
55 kg (67% 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
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lafayette, TN
237 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
12 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
8h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 91% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-40. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 391.3 miles on I-40, which will be your longest uninterrupted driving period. While the bulk of the journey is on fast-paced highways, the initial and final segments may offer a change of pace on US 11W and West Main Street. This profile suggests a route where efficiency is key, with opportunities for quicker progress on the main thoroughfares.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 391.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 11W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.1 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 474.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 103.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Church Hill, TN and Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Louisville.
Nashville
103.1 mi in
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~2h
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via I 40
Louisville
261.1 mi in
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~4h 52m
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via I 40
About the Cities
Arriving in Memphis, TN
Full guide →Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 391.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 237 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Memphis, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 103.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.8 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Memphis, TN before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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