Memphis to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Memphis from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Memphis to Richmond, Virginia is 720.5 miles (1159.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.6 miles, taking about 15h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.