Baltimore to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.8 miles 1274.2 km · straight line
914.8 miles actual route 1472.2 km · driving distance
16h 53min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Memphis?

The distance from Baltimore to Memphis is 791.8 miles (1274.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.8 miles, taking about 16h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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. 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. 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 53min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 16min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 57min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Memphis

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM