Lake Charles to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Lake Charles from Memphis?
The distance from Lake Charles to Memphis is 387.2 miles (623.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NNE of Lake Charles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.1 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Lake Charles in Louisiana 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 Lake Charles 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
- You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator