Memphis to Saguaro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1229.1 miles 1978.1 km · straight line
1415.2 miles actual route 2277.5 km · driving distance
24h 13min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Saguaro?

The distance from Memphis to Saguaro is 1229.1 miles (1978.1 km) as the crow flies. Saguaro is located W of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1415.2 miles, taking about 24h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Saguaro in Arizona.

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 Saguaro. 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 Saguaro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 13min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 4min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~31h 29min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Saguaro

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Saguaro
32.18°N, 111.17°W
America/Phoenix
900m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM