Denton to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

426.3 miles 686 km · straight line
467.5 miles actual route 752.3 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denton from Memphis?

The distance from Denton to Memphis is 426.3 miles (686 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 467.5 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $56–$164* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM