Atlanta to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.7 miles 541.8 km · straight line
380.7 miles actual route 612.6 km · driving distance
7h 4min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Memphis?

The distance from Atlanta to Memphis is 336.7 miles (541.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.7 miles, taking about 7h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Memphis in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 4min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 29min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 43min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Memphis

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM