Memphis to Myrtle Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.8 miles 1036.1 km · straight line
738.6 miles actual route 1188.7 km · driving distance
13h 57min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Myrtle Beach?

The distance from Memphis to Myrtle Beach is 643.8 miles (1036.1 km) as the crow flies. Myrtle Beach is located E of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 738.6 miles, taking about 13h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.

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 Memphis and Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 57min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 44min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~18h 8min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Myrtle Beach

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Myrtle Beach
33.69°N, 78.89°W
America/New_York
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM