Lakeland to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

683.9 miles 1100.7 km · straight line
761.7 miles actual route 1225.9 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Lakeland from Memphis?

The distance from Lakeland to Memphis is 683.9 miles (1100.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located NW of Lakeland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 761.7 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Lakeland in Florida 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. 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $91–$267* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lakeland & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lakeland
28.04°N, 81.95°W
America/New_York
60m 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 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM