Distance from Detroit to Memphis (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Memphis, Tennessee is 1,002 kilometers (623 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Detroit is located in the northern part of the United States while Memphis is situated in the southern region, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 1,002 kilometers, heading southwest.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Memphis is at 84 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Memphis travels through major highways including I-75 S and I-40 W, passing through regions like Ohio, Kentucky, and Arkansas, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Toledo, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Memphis crosses the Midwest to the South, with landmarks like the Ohio River and the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in fall for cultural events and festivals in Memphis.

Climate

Memphis generally experiences warmer temperatures and higher humidity compared to Detroit, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Memphis offers a range of accessibility options including public transport and accessible attractions, similar to Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Memphis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 35.1495° N 90.049° W

Elevation: 84 m (276 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM)
  • Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA)
  • Olive Branch Airport (OLV)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
  • Tunica Municipal Airport (UTA)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Memphis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Memphis to New York City 1,537 km
From Memphis to Los Angeles 2,581 km
From Memphis to Chicago 773 km
From Memphis to Houston 778 km
From Memphis to Phoenix 2,032 km

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