Memphis to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1019.5 miles 1640.7 km · straight line
1189.7 miles actual route 1914.6 km · driving distance
22h 24min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Waterbury?

The distance from Memphis to Waterbury is 1019.5 miles (1640.7 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1189.7 miles, taking about 22h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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 Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 24min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 53min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~29h 7min $143–$416* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 340 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM