Guadalajara to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1286.4 miles 2070.2 km · straight line
1499.7 miles actual route 2413.6 km · driving distance
27h 43min estimated drive time
MXN 3451 - MXN 4248 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Guadalajara from Memphis?

The distance from Guadalajara to Memphis is 1286.4 miles (2070.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NE of Guadalajara. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1499.7 miles, taking about 27h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Guadalajara is in Mexico, while Memphis is in Tennessee, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 43min MXN 3451 - MXN 4248 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 16min $120–$225* Budget
Train ~36h 2min $180–$525* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Guadalajara & Memphis

Quick Facts

Guadalajara
20.66°N, 103.35°W
America/Mexico_City
1566m 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 429 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM