Boston, Massachusetts to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1134.6 miles 1826 km · straight line
1310 miles actual route 2108.2 km · driving distance
24h 55min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Memphis?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Memphis is 1134.6 miles (1826 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1310 miles, taking about 24h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 55min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 54min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~32h 24min $157–$458* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Memphis

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM