Channel Islands to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1686.8 miles 2714.7 km · straight line
1886.4 miles actual route 3035.9 km · driving distance
32h 37min estimated drive time
$182 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 54min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Channel Islands from Memphis?

The distance from Channel Islands to Memphis is 1686.8 miles (2714.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Channel Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1886.4 miles, taking about 32h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 54min. Both are located in United States — Channel Islands in California 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 Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 37min $182 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 8min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~42h 24min $226–$660* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Channel Islands & Memphis

Quick Facts

Channel Islands
34.01°N, 119.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m 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 562 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 141 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM