Memphis to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

581.9 miles 936.5 km · straight line
650.3 miles actual route 1046.5 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Roanoke?

The distance from Memphis to Roanoke is 581.9 miles (936.5 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 650.3 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Roanoke 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~15h 28min $78–$228* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM