Memphis to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

873.8 miles 1406.3 km · straight line
975 miles actual route 1569.1 km · driving distance
18h 47min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Miami?

The distance from Memphis to Miami is 873.8 miles (1406.3 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located SE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 975 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Miami in Florida.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Miami. 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 Memphis to Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 47min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 32min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~24h 25min $117–$341* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Miami

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM