Cedar Rapids to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

481.6 miles 775.1 km · straight line
555.3 miles actual route 893.6 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Memphis?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Memphis is 481.6 miles (775.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.3 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Memphis in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM