Mason City to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

578.1 miles 930.4 km · straight line
688.9 miles actual route 1108.7 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Mason City from Memphis?

The distance from Mason City to Memphis is 578.1 miles (930.4 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SSE of Mason City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Mason City 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 Mason City 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 Mason City to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mason City & Memphis

Quick Facts

Mason City
43.15°N, 93.20°W
America/Chicago
344m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM