Memphis to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

536.4 miles 863.2 km · straight line
668.5 miles actual route 1075.8 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from New River Gorge?

The distance from Memphis to New River Gorge is 536.4 miles (863.2 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.5 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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 New River Gorge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & New River Gorge

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
New River Gorge
38.07°N, 81.08°W
America/New_York
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM