Elizabethtown to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.8 miles 469.6 km · straight line
341.8 miles actual route 550 km · driving distance
6h 15min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Elizabethtown from Memphis?

The distance from Elizabethtown to Memphis is 291.8 miles (469.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SW of Elizabethtown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.8 miles, taking about 6h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Elizabethtown in Kentucky and Memphis in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 15min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 30min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~5h 56min $41–$120* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabethtown & Memphis

Quick Facts

Elizabethtown
37.69°N, 85.86°W
America/New_York
221m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM