Austin, Texas to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.9 miles 901.1 km · straight line
646.4 miles actual route 1040.3 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Memphis?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Memphis is 559.9 miles (901.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.4 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~14h 32min $78–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Memphis

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM