Baton Rouge to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.3 miles 533.1 km · straight line
382.6 miles actual route 615.7 km · driving distance
7h 0min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Baton Rouge from Memphis?

The distance from Baton Rouge to Memphis is 331.3 miles (533.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located N of Baton Rouge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382.6 miles, taking about 7h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Baton Rouge in Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 0min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 24min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 39min $46–$134* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Baton Rouge
30.45°N, 91.19°W
America/Chicago
17m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM