Cincinnati to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.3 miles 658.7 km · straight line
481.8 miles actual route 775.4 km · driving distance
8h 54min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
230° SW bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Memphis?

The distance from Cincinnati to Memphis is 409.3 miles (658.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 481.8 miles, taking about 8h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 54min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 41min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 27min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM