Fayetteville, North Carolina to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

631.1 miles 1015.7 km · straight line
753.8 miles actual route 1213.2 km · driving distance
13h 56min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Memphis?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Memphis is 631.1 miles (1015.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 753.8 miles, taking about 13h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 56min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 43min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 7min $90–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Memphis

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM