Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Williams Chapel, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.6 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Memphis, TN
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Williams Chapel, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
This quick 20.6-mile journey from Memphis, TN to Williams Chapel, TN takes approximately 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is predominantly local roads with only a 6% highway share, suggesting a more urban or suburban feel. With a low estimated fuel cost of $3, this drive is very budget-friendly. You'll navigate primarily via Thomas Street, Navy Road, and Veterans Parkway. The drive is a single-day affair, so no overnight accommodations are needed. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of the US.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Street | 14.2 mi | 17m |
| Navy Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Danny Thomas Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Raleigh-Millington Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Thomas Street
— 14.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Williams Chapel, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto US 51
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 51
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Thomas Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Arlington
5
Continue on TN 385
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
198 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road North, Chamber Of Commerce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Veterans Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Parkway
10
Turn right onto TN 205
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Navy Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
TN 205
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Poplar Avenue
Depart onto Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 51 / North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Turn left onto US 51 / North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Raleigh-Millington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road
9
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Raleigh-Millington Road North, Chamber Of Commerce
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road North, Chamber O...
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
TN 205 / Navy Road
Turn right onto TN 205 / Navy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Williams Chapel, TN
Late night in Williams Chapel on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With only 6% of the journey on highways, you'll be experiencing more of the local infrastructure. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 14.2 miles along Thomas Street. This drive's character is defined by frequent changes in direction and speed, keeping you engaged as you navigate through Tennessee's local thoroughfares.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Thomas Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Poplar Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 51 / North Danny Thomas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Memphis, TN and Williams Chapel, TN, road signs point toward Arlington, Raleigh-Millington Road North and Chamber Of Commerce.
Arlington
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
Raleigh-Millington Road North
16.4 mi in
|
~21m
Chamber Of Commerce
16.4 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting 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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Thomas Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Williams Chapel, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Poplar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 51 / North Danny Thomas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Williams Chapel, TN before heading back.
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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