Johnson City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.9 miles 706.4 km · straight line
496.1 miles actual route 798.4 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Johnson City from Memphis?

The distance from Johnson City to Memphis is 438.9 miles (706.4 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located W of Johnson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 496.1 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Johnson City 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 Johnson City to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Johnson City & Memphis

Quick Facts

Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m 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 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM