Greensboro to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.4 miles 932.5 km · straight line
681.8 miles actual route 1097.3 km · driving distance
12h 33min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Memphis?

The distance from Greensboro to Memphis is 579.4 miles (932.5 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 681.8 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro in North Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 33min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 4min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 19min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Memphis

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM