Memphis to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.8 miles 1060.2 km · straight line
769.6 miles actual route 1238.6 km · driving distance
14h 27min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Memphis to Pittsburgh is 658.8 miles (1060.2 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located NE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.6 miles, taking about 14h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 27min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 20min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 47min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM