Fort Worth to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

448.8 miles 722.2 km · straight line
484 miles actual route 779 km · driving distance
8h 25min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Memphis?

The distance from Fort Worth to Memphis is 448.8 miles (722.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 484 miles, taking about 8h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 25min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 6min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 0min $58–$169* Comfort

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

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

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM