Frankfort, Kentucky to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.9 miles 572.7 km · straight line
418.9 miles actual route 674.1 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Frankfort, Kentucky from Memphis?

The distance from Frankfort, Kentucky to Memphis is 355.9 miles (572.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SW of Frankfort, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 418.9 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Frankfort, Kentucky in Kentucky 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. 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 Frankfort, Kentucky 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 Frankfort, Kentucky to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frankfort, Kentucky & Memphis

Quick Facts

Frankfort, Kentucky
38.20°N, 84.87°W
America/New_York
155m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM