Bridgeport to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1003.9 miles 1615.7 km · straight line
1157.6 miles actual route 1862.9 km · driving distance
21h 48min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Bridgeport from Memphis?

The distance from Bridgeport to Memphis is 1003.9 miles (1615.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Bridgeport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1157.6 miles, taking about 21h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bridgeport in Connecticut 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 48min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 10min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~28h 20min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bridgeport & Memphis

Quick Facts

Bridgeport
41.18°N, 73.19°W
America/New_York
1m 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 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM