Memphis to Sugar Land: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502 miles 807.9 km · straight line
587.5 miles actual route 945.5 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Sugar Land?

The distance from Memphis to Sugar Land is 502 miles (807.9 km) as the crow flies. Sugar Land is located SW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.5 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Sugar Land in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Sugar Land. 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 Sugar Land

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~13h 55min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Sugar Land

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Sugar Land
29.62°N, 95.64°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM