Distance from Memphis to Washington by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Washington (DC) is 764 miles or 1229 kilometers or 663 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Washington is 874 miles (1407 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 110 miles or 178 km.

Memphis to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Memphis, TN and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Memphis, TN, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Memphis, Tennessee to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Washington, District of Columbia is 874 miles or 1407 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Washington, DC is 874 miles or 1407 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 874 miles (1407 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Memphis, TN to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Washington take?
Memphis and Washington are 16 hours 7 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 Washington

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Washington (DC) is 1 Hours.
Washington time is 1 Hours ahead of Memphis.

Current local time in Memphis	Current local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 19:36:22 CST	2025-12-19, 20:36:22 EST

How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	874 mi	1407 km	758.98 nmi
Straight line distance	764 mi	1229 km	663 nmi
Difference	110 mi	178 km	95 nmi

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