Kankakee to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.2 miles 690.8 km · straight line
472.8 miles actual route 760.9 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kankakee from Memphis?

The distance from Kankakee to Memphis is 429.2 miles (690.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSW of Kankakee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.8 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Kankakee in Illinois 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. 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kankakee & Memphis

Quick Facts

Kankakee
41.12°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
200m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM