Memphis to Rocky Mountain: Road Trip Guide & Distance

924.8 miles 1488.3 km · straight line
1158.2 miles actual route 1864 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Rocky Mountain?

The distance from Memphis to Rocky Mountain is 924.8 miles (1488.3 km) as the crow flies. Rocky Mountain is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1158.2 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Rocky Mountain in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Rocky Mountain. 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 Rocky Mountain

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Rocky Mountain

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Rocky Mountain
40.34°N, 105.68°W
America/Denver
3658m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM