Emporia to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407 miles 655 km · straight line
526.4 miles actual route 847.2 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Emporia from Memphis?

The distance from Emporia to Memphis is 407 miles (655 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Emporia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.4 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Emporia in Kansas 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 Emporia 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 Emporia to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $63–$184* Comfort

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

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

Suggested Stops Between Emporia & Memphis

Quick Facts

Emporia
38.40°N, 96.18°W
America/Chicago
348m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM