Los Angeles to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Memphis?
The distance from Los Angeles to Memphis is 1600 miles (2574.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1794.8 miles, taking about 30h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 43min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Memphis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 533 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.6 times to circle the Earth's equator