Madison, Wisconsin to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.5 miles 882.8 km · straight line
621.7 miles actual route 1000.6 km · driving distance
11h 37min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
184° S bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Memphis?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Memphis is 548.5 miles (882.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located S of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.7 miles, taking about 11h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 37min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 56min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~15h 6min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Memphis

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM