Grand Canyon to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1238.2 miles 1992.7 km · straight line
1417.5 miles actual route 2281.3 km · driving distance
24h 26min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 59min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Memphis?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Memphis is 1238.2 miles (1992.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1417.5 miles, taking about 24h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 59min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 26min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 19min $113–$213* Budget
Train ~31h 46min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Memphis

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Explore more routes from Memphis

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 413 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM