Memphis to Pensacola: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.7 miles 588.6 km · straight line
437.1 miles actual route 703.5 km · driving distance
8h 30min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Pensacola?

The distance from Memphis to Pensacola is 365.7 miles (588.6 km) as the crow flies. Pensacola is located SSE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.1 miles, taking about 8h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Pensacola in Florida.

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 Pensacola. 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 Pensacola

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 30min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 12min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Pensacola

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Pensacola
30.42°N, 87.22°W
America/Chicago
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM