Las Vegas to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1406.4 miles 2263.4 km · straight line
1579.6 miles actual route 2542.2 km · driving distance
27h 12min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Memphis?

The distance from Las Vegas to Memphis is 1406.4 miles (2263.4 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1579.6 miles, taking about 27h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 12min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 38min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~35h 22min $190–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Memphis

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 469 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM