Memphis to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.3 miles 575 km · straight line
398.2 miles actual route 640.8 km · driving distance
7h 17min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Urbana?

The distance from Memphis to Urbana is 357.3 miles (575 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located NNE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.2 miles, taking about 7h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Urbana in Illinois.

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. 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 Urbana. 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 Urbana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 17min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 44min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~6h 55min $48–$139* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

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

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Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM