Cleveland, Tennessee to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.2 miles 470.2 km · straight line
369 miles actual route 593.8 km · driving distance
6h 54min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Memphis?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Memphis is 292.2 miles (470.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369 miles, taking about 6h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 54min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 17min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 33min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM