Big Bend to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

871.8 miles 1403 km · straight line
1037.3 miles actual route 1669.4 km · driving distance
19h 8min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Memphis?

The distance from Big Bend to Memphis is 871.8 miles (1403 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.3 miles, taking about 19h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend 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. 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 8min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 58min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~24h 52min $124–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Memphis

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM