Memphis to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Memphis from San Francisco?
The distance from Memphis to San Francisco is 1798.9 miles (2895.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2092.5 miles, taking about 36h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 7min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and San Francisco in California.
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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco
Suggested Stops Between Memphis & San Francisco
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 600 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 150 hours
- You could travel this distance about 13.8 times to circle the Earth's equator