Memphis to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1863.5 miles 2999 km · straight line
2288.7 miles actual route 3683.3 km · driving distance
40h 51min estimated drive time
$220 - $271 estimated fuel cost
~4h 15min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Seattle?

The distance from Memphis to Seattle is 1863.5 miles (2999 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2288.7 miles, taking about 40h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 15min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 51min $220 - $271 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 1min $183–$343* Budget
Train ~53h 6min $275–$801* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Seattle

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 621 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 155 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM