Flagstaff to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1217.6 miles 1959.6 km · straight line
1330 miles actual route 2140.4 km · driving distance
22h 41min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 57min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Memphis?

The distance from Flagstaff to Memphis is 1217.6 miles (1959.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1330 miles, taking about 22h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 57min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 41min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 13min $106–$200* Budget
Train ~29h 29min $160–$465* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Memphis

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 406 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM