Aspen to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

962.9 miles 1549.6 km · straight line
1185.7 miles actual route 1908.2 km · driving distance
22h 21min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Memphis?

The distance from Aspen to Memphis is 962.9 miles (1549.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1185.7 miles, taking about 22h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aspen and Memphis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aspen to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 21min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 49min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~29h 3min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Memphis

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM