Distance from Memphis to Lakeland by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Lakeland (FL) is 684 miles or 1101 kilometers or 594 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Lakeland is 760 miles (1224 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 76 miles or 123 km.

Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Memphis and Lakeland is 684 miles or 1101 km.
The nearest airport to Memphis, is Memphis International Airport (MEM) and the nearest airport to Lakeland, is Tampa International Airport (TPA).

What is the average flight time from Memphis to Lakeland?

Flight time from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL is 1 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Memphis to Lakeland Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Lakeland, Florida is 760 miles or 1224 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL is 760 miles or 1224 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Lakeland, Florida.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Lakeland, Florida is approximately 760 miles (1224 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Lakeland, FL?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 5 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Lakeland take?
Memphis and Lakeland are 15 hours 5 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 Memphis and Lakeland

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Lakeland (FL) is 1 Hours.
Lakeland time is 1 Hours ahead of Memphis.

Current local time in MemphisCurrent local time in Lakeland
2025-12-15, 16:46:10 CST2025-12-15, 17:46:10 EST
How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Lakeland Florida, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 760 mi 1224 km 659.98 nmi
Straight line distance 684 mi 1101 km 594 nmi
Difference 76 mi 123 km 65 nmi

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
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Lakeland Details

Lakeland is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 28° 2' 22.1'' Longitude: W 81° 56' 59.3''
Latitude28.03947
Longitude-81.9498
StateFlorida
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Memphis, TN and Lakeland, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 25 hours 30 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 13 hours 54 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 12 hours 45 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 11 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 10 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 33 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 0 minutes