Jacksonville, Florida to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.2 miles 949.8 km · straight line
660.2 miles actual route 1062.5 km · driving distance
13h 1min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Memphis?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Memphis is 590.2 miles (949.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.2 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 1min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 37min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~16h 55min $79–$231* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Memphis

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM