Manhattan to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

454.4 miles 731.3 km · straight line
564.7 miles actual route 908.8 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
126° SE bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Memphis?

The distance from Manhattan to Memphis is 454.4 miles (731.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 564.7 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan in Kansas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 32min $68–$198* 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

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 151 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM