Memphis to Oak Ridge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

330.1 miles 531.3 km · straight line
373.6 miles actual route 601.3 km · driving distance
6h 51min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Oak Ridge?

The distance from Memphis to Oak Ridge is 330.1 miles (531.3 km) as the crow flies. Oak Ridge is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.6 miles, taking about 6h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States.

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 Memphis and Oak Ridge. 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 Oak Ridge

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 51min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 13min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 30min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Oak Ridge

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM