Memphis to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.2 miles 1035.2 km · straight line
756.4 miles actual route 1217.3 km · driving distance
14h 4min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Raleigh?

The distance from Memphis to Raleigh is 643.2 miles (1035.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.4 miles, taking about 14h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 4min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 53min $61–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 17min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM