Champaign to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.1 miles 574.7 km · straight line
400.8 miles actual route 645 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Champaign from Memphis?

The distance from Champaign to Memphis is 357.1 miles (574.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSW of Champaign. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.8 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Champaign in Illinois 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Champaign 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 Champaign to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Champaign & Memphis

Quick Facts

Champaign
40.12°N, 88.24°W
America/Chicago
225m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM