Duluth, Minnesota to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.9 miles 1305 km · straight line
942.9 miles actual route 1517.5 km · driving distance
17h 34min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Memphis?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Memphis is 810.9 miles (1305 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 942.9 miles, taking about 17h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 34min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 5min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 50min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Memphis

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM