Galveston to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Galveston from Memphis?
The distance from Galveston to Memphis is 490.1 miles (788.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NNE of Galveston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.2 miles, taking about 11h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Galveston in Texas 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Galveston 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 Galveston to Memphis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 50.8 times to circle the Earth's equator