Cleveland, Ohio to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

629.9 miles 1013.8 km · straight line
732.2 miles actual route 1178.3 km · driving distance
13h 41min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Ohio from Memphis?

The distance from Cleveland, Ohio to Memphis is 629.9 miles (1013.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SW of Cleveland, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 732.2 miles, taking about 13h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Ohio in Ohio 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 Cleveland, Ohio 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, Ohio to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 41min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 25min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 47min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Ohio & Memphis

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Ohio
41.50°N, 81.69°W
America/New_York
199m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM