Brownsville to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.1 miles 1250.6 km · straight line
921.2 miles actual route 1482.5 km · driving distance
17h 17min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Memphis?

The distance from Brownsville to Memphis is 777.1 miles (1250.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NNE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921.2 miles, taking about 17h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 17min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 44min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 28min $111–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Memphis

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM