Death Valley to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Memphis?

The distance from Death Valley to Memphis is 1503.9 miles (2420.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1696.7 miles, taking about 29h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Death Valley 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.