Memphis to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

890.4 miles 1432.9 km · straight line
1047.4 miles actual route 1685.7 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Scranton?

The distance from Memphis to Scranton is 890.4 miles (1432.9 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1047.4 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Scranton

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 297 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM