Kearney to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

623.4 miles 1003.3 km · straight line
777 miles actual route 1250.5 km · driving distance
14h 57min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Kearney from Memphis?

The distance from Kearney to Memphis is 623.4 miles (1003.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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. 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 Kearney 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 Kearney to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 57min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 56min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~19h 26min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kearney & Memphis

Quick Facts

Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM