Lowell to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1128.9 miles 1816.8 km · straight line
1312.6 miles actual route 2112.4 km · driving distance
24h 58min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Memphis?

The distance from Lowell to Memphis is 1128.9 miles (1816.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1312.6 miles, taking about 24h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts 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. 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 Lowell 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 Lowell to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 58min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 58min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~32h 27min $158–$459* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m 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 376 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM