Kansas City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Memphis?
The distance from Kansas City to Memphis is 369.7 miles (595 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 451 miles, taking about 9h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
- You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator