Clearwater to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.2 miles 1052.8 km · straight line
792.2 miles actual route 1275 km · driving distance
15h 31min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Clearwater from Memphis?

The distance from Clearwater to Memphis is 654.2 miles (1052.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NW of Clearwater. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.2 miles, taking about 15h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Clearwater in Florida 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. 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 31min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 37min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 10min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clearwater & Memphis

Quick Facts

Clearwater
27.97°N, 82.80°W
America/New_York
12m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM