Macon to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

400.6 miles 644.7 km · straight line
463.5 miles actual route 746 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Macon from Memphis?

The distance from Macon to Memphis is 400.6 miles (644.7 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WNW of Macon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.5 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Macon in Georgia 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. 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 Macon 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 Macon to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $56–$162* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Macon
32.84°N, 83.63°W
America/New_York
112m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM