Fresno, California to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1660.4 miles 2672.2 km · straight line
1919.6 miles actual route 3089.3 km · driving distance
33h 9min estimated drive time
$185 - $227 estimated fuel cost
~3h 50min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Memphis?

The distance from Fresno, California to Memphis is 1660.4 miles (2672.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1919.6 miles, taking about 33h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 9min $185 - $227 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 47min $154–$288* Budget
Train ~43h 6min $230–$672* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Memphis

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 553 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 138 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM