This 476.6-mile journey from Church Hill, TN, to New South Memphis, TN, is estimated to take about 7 hours and 28 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $72 and a plan for two stops, it's manageable as a single-day trip. The route predominantly sticks to local roads, with a zero percent highway share, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy experience through the Southeast region. This drive offers a direct path within Tennessee, focusing on navigating through communities rather than high-speed travel. Consider this a day trip where you'll experience a good portion of the state's local byways.
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
238 miles from Church Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
377.9 mi
6h 51m
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
Avron B Fogelman Expressway
4.5 mi
6m
W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.7 mi
5m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 377.9 mi, about 6h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and New South Memphis, TN.
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Start on SR 346
0.3 mi·29 sec·Main Street
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Keep slight left at fork onto SR 346
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
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Turn right onto US 11W; SR 346
15 mi·16 min·West Stone Drive
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Continue on US 11W; SR 1
5.2 mi·5 min·Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi·19 min·West Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 11W; SR 1
7
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi·2 min·Appalachian Highway
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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 NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi·3 min·I 40
Exit 213BToward I 24 West, I 40 West: NashvilleUse 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, MemphisUse 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 210AToward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
197 mi·3 hr 33 min·I 40
Toward I 40 West: MemphisUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Sam Cooper Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·Sam Cooper Boulevard
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 9Toward Perkins RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 240 West
23
Merge onto I 240
4.5 mi·6 min·Avron B Fogelman Expressway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 240
3.7 mi·5 min·W B Fowler Senior Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 7Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third StreetUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 61 North: Third StreetUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto US 61
0.4 mi·36 sec·South Third Street
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Arrive at destination
US 61
Trip Plan
Given the 7 hours and 28 minutes estimated drive time, starting early from Church Hill, TN, is advisable to comfortably complete this 476.6-mile trip in one day. Plan for your two stops strategically to break up the journey, perhaps coinciding with meal times or the need for fuel. The $72 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always have a little extra on hand. Since this is a local drive with no highway segments, pay close attention to road signs and navigation, as you'll be making frequent turns on roads like Main Street and West Stone Drive. Being mindful of local speed limits will be key to a smooth and timely arrival in New South Memphis, TN.
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 238 miles from Church Hill, TN, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 377.9 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 105 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238 miles or 4h 25m 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 238 miles or 4h 25m
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 40m
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.
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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 238 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New South Memphis, TN
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 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 377.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 103.1 and 475.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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103.1 mi into trip|~2h in|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
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257.9 mi into trip|~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
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260.1 mi into trip|~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
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475.3 mi into trip|~8h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Vicksburg, 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 7
Toward US 61: Vicksburg, Third Street
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475.4 mi into trip|~8h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Third Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 61 North: Third Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.29 one way
$140.59 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg167 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$77.60
$155.21
premium
$4.72
$88.38
$176.76
diesel
$4.80
$89.88
$179.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
142.8
1
$49.98
$22.85
Efficient EV
119
1
$41.65
$19.04
EV Truck/SUV
190.4
2
$66.64
$30.46
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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Church Hill, TN
Night
in Church Hill on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New South Memphis, TN
Evening
in New South Memphis on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 10 mph11% chanceLive forecast
85°F
Livingston, 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.
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
2 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 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 246.2
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 49.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile on this route, indicated by a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and along local roads for the entire 476.6 miles. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This means you'll likely be adjusting your pace often as you move from one local road to another, experiencing the landscape at a more measured, community-focused speed. It's a driving experience that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 377.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort10/10
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 476 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,861 ft260 ft
Total Climb
1,381 ft
Total Descent
2,342 ft
Highest Point
1,861 ft
~170 mi in
Elevation Range
1,601 ft
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 New South Memphis, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
The longest stretch is about 377.9 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 238 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 41 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 New South 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. There are 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New South Memphis, TN before the return drive.
