Dallas, Texas to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.9 miles 675.8 km · straight line
452.4 miles actual route 728 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Memphis?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Memphis is 419.9 miles (675.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 452.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $54–$158* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Memphis

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM