Memphis to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.3 miles 1075.5 km · straight line
768.6 miles actual route 1236.9 km · driving distance
15h 0min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Tampa?

The distance from Memphis to Tampa is 668.3 miles (1075.5 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.6 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Tampa in Florida.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 0min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 0min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 30min $92–$269* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Tampa

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM