Memphis to Providence: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1105.3 miles 1778.8 km · straight line
1278.5 miles actual route 2057.5 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Providence?

The distance from Memphis to Providence is 1105.3 miles (1778.8 km) as the crow flies. Providence is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1278.5 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Providence in Rhode Island.

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 Providence. 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 Providence

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $102–$192* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $153–$447* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Providence

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Providence
41.82°N, 71.41°W
America/New_York
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 368 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM