Junction City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

459.8 miles 739.9 km · straight line
571.7 miles actual route 920.1 km · driving distance
11h 10min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
124° ESE bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Memphis?

The distance from Junction City to Memphis is 459.8 miles (739.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located ESE of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.7 miles, taking about 11h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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 Junction 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 Junction City to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 10min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 24min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Memphis

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM