Memphis to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557 miles 896.4 km · straight line
621.4 miles actual route 1000 km · driving distance
11h 24min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
11° N bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Milwaukee?

The distance from Memphis to Milwaukee is 557 miles (896.4 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.4 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 24min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 41min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 49min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM