Marshalltown to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501 miles 806.3 km · straight line
616.5 miles actual route 992.2 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Marshalltown from Memphis?

The distance from Marshalltown to Memphis is 501 miles (806.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSE of Marshalltown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.5 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Marshalltown in Iowa 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 7min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Marshalltown & Memphis

Quick Facts

Marshalltown
42.05°N, 92.91°W
America/Chicago
287m 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 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM