Dalton to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.8 miles 464.7 km · straight line
369.5 miles actual route 594.7 km · driving distance
6h 52min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Dalton from Memphis?

The distance from Dalton to Memphis is 288.8 miles (464.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Dalton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.5 miles, taking about 6h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Dalton in Georgia 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. 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 Dalton 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 Dalton to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 52min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 14min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 31min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dalton & Memphis

Quick Facts

Dalton
34.77°N, 84.97°W
America/New_York
232m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM