Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Good
7 stations
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
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Williams Chapel, TN.
Start on Poplar Avenue
Turn left onto US 51
Continue on US 51
Take the exit
Continue on TN 385
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Continue on Veterans Parkway
Turn right onto TN 205
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Depart onto Poplar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 51 / North Danny Thomas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Raleigh-Millington Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn right onto TN 205 / Navy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Memphis on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 23 at 9:26PM EDT until May 24 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Afternoon in Williams Chapel on Wednesday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
156 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
296 ft
~11.8 mi in
Elevation Range
86 ft
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
Raleigh-Millington Road North
Chamber Of Commerce
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis, TN
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00,Sa 09:00-15:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis
Cuisine: barbecue
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis
Cuisine: american
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-14:30, 15...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis, TN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-05:00, Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Walking_Tour
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis
Visit websiteMuseum
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis, TN
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30
Visit websiteWalking_Tour
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis
Walking_Tour
Near the start, right off the route
Monument
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Memphis, TN
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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