McAlester to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.9 miles 521.3 km · straight line
393.3 miles actual route 633 km · driving distance
6h 48min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is McAlester from Memphis?

The distance from McAlester to Memphis is 323.9 miles (521.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of McAlester. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.3 miles, taking about 6h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — McAlester in Oklahoma 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 McAlester 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 McAlester to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 48min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 10min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~6h 28min $47–$138* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

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

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Quick Facts

McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM