Cape Cod to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1157 miles 1862 km · straight line
1349.9 miles actual route 2172.5 km · driving distance
25h 54min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Memphis?

The distance from Cape Cod to Memphis is 1157 miles (1862 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1349.9 miles, taking about 25h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 54min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 5min $108–$202* Budget
Train ~33h 40min $162–$472* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
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 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM