Big Sur to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Big Sur from Memphis?
The distance from Big Sur to Memphis is 1775.4 miles (2857.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2020.6 miles, taking about 35h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 4min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California 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 Sur 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 Sur to Memphis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 592 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 148 hours
- You could travel this distance about 14 times to circle the Earth's equator