Dale City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

743.2 miles 1196.1 km · straight line
846.4 miles actual route 1362.1 km · driving distance
15h 56min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dale City from Memphis?

The distance from Dale City to Memphis is 743.2 miles (1196.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Dale City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 846.4 miles, taking about 15h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Dale City in Virginia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dale City 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 Dale City to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 56min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 7min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 43min $102–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dale City & Memphis

Quick Facts

Dale City
38.64°N, 77.31°W
America/New_York
70m 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 248 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM