Charleston, West Virginia to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.5 miles 829.6 km · straight line
597.5 miles actual route 961.6 km · driving distance
10h 59min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Memphis?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Memphis is 515.5 miles (829.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.5 miles, taking about 10h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 59min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 11min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 17min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, West Virginia & Memphis

Quick Facts

Charleston, West Virginia
38.35°N, 81.63°W
America/New_York
182m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM