El Paso to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

974.7 miles 1568.6 km · straight line
1087.2 miles actual route 1749.6 km · driving distance
18h 26min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Memphis?

The distance from El Paso to Memphis is 974.7 miles (1568.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1087.2 miles, taking about 18h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 26min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 7min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~23h 58min $130–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Memphis

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM