Gastonia to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

500.2 miles 805 km · straight line
597.4 miles actual route 961.4 km · driving distance
11h 19min estimated drive time
$57 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Gastonia from Memphis?

The distance from Gastonia to Memphis is 500.2 miles (805 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Gastonia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 597.4 miles, taking about 11h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Gastonia in North Carolina 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 Gastonia 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 Gastonia to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 19min $57 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 35min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~14h 43min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gastonia & Memphis

Quick Facts

Gastonia
35.26°N, 81.19°W
America/New_York
245m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM