Distance from Memphis to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Los Angeles (CA) is 1600 miles or 2575 kilometers or 1390 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Los Angeles is 1795 miles (2890 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 195 miles or 315 km.

Memphis to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California is 1795 miles or 2890 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Los Angeles, CA is 1795 miles or 2890 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California is approximately 1795 miles (2890 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Memphis, TN to Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Los Angeles take?
Memphis and Los Angeles are 31 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Los Angeles

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Los Angeles (CA) is 2 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 2 Hours behind Memphis.

Current local time in Memphis	Current local time in Los Angeles
2025-12-19, 06:15:41 CST	2025-12-19, 04:15:41 PST

How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Los Angeles California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1795 mi	2890 km	1558.78 nmi
Straight line distance	1600 mi	2575 km	1390 nmi
Difference	195 mi	315 km	168 nmi

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