Distance from Kansas City to Memphis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Memphis (TN) is 370 miles or 596 kilometers or 322 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Memphis is 452 miles (728 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 82 miles or 132 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Memphis is 370 miles or 596 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Memphis, is Memphis International Airport (MEM).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Memphis?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN is 0 hours 51 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Memphis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Memphis, TN
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Memphis, TN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Memphis, Tennessee is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Memphis, Tennessee is 452 miles or 728 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN is 452 miles or 728 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Memphis, Tennessee.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Memphis, Tennessee is approximately 452 miles (728 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Memphis, TN?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Memphis take?
Kansas City and Memphis are 9 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Memphis

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Memphis (TN) is 1 Hours.
Memphis time is 1 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Memphis
2025-12-19, 22:16:31 EST2025-12-19, 21:16:31 CST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Memphis Tennessee, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Memphis, TN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 452 mi 728 km 392.52 nmi
Straight line distance 370 mi 596 km 322 nmi
Difference 82 mi 132 km 70 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Memphis Details

Memphis is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 8' 58.3'' Longitude: W 90° 2' 56.3''
Latitude35.14953
Longitude-90.04898
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Memphis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Memphis, TN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 15 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 22 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 10 hours 6 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 9 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 7 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 6 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 41 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 21 minutes