Houston to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

484.5 miles 779.7 km · straight line
567.8 miles actual route 913.8 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Memphis?

The distance from Houston to Memphis is 484.5 miles (779.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.8 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. 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 Houston 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 Houston to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $68–$199* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 162 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM