Memphis to Pictured Rocks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.8 miles 1304.9 km · straight line
930.7 miles actual route 1497.8 km · driving distance
17h 51min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Pictured Rocks?

The distance from Memphis to Pictured Rocks is 810.8 miles (1304.9 km) as the crow flies. Pictured Rocks is located NNE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 930.7 miles, taking about 17h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Pictured Rocks in Michigan.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Pictured Rocks. 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 Pictured Rocks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 51min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 25min $74–$140* Budget
Train ~23h 12min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Pictured Rocks

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Pictured Rocks
46.55°N, 86.35°W
America/Detroit
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM