Denver to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

877.4 miles 1412.1 km · straight line
1095.8 miles actual route 1763.5 km · driving distance
18h 43min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Memphis?

The distance from Denver to Memphis is 877.4 miles (1412.1 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1095.8 miles, taking about 18h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 43min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 28min $88–$164* Budget
Train ~24h 20min $131–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Memphis

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 292 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM