Frederick to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

753.8 miles 1213.2 km · straight line
863.8 miles actual route 1390.1 km · driving distance
15h 59min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Memphis?

The distance from Frederick to Memphis is 753.8 miles (1213.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 863.8 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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. 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 Frederick 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 Frederick to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 59min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 11min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 47min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Memphis

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM