Distance from Memphis to Houston (United States)

The distance between Memphis, Tennessee and Houston, Texas is 778 kilometers (484 miles).

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Memphis is located in the southwestern corner of Tennessee, while Houston is situated in the southeastern part of Texas, both in the southern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 778 kilometers, heading southwest.

Memphis is situated at an altitude of 84 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Memphis to Houston travels south through Mississippi and Louisiana, primarily using Interstate 55 and Interstate 10, passing through Jackson and Baton Rouge.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Graceland, Vicksburg National Military Park, French Quarter.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Memphis to Houston crosses the Mississippi River and traverses the Gulf Coastal Plain, highlighting the Mississippi Delta and the bayous of Louisiana.

Best time to travel

Travel is best in spring and fall to enjoy moderate temperatures and avoid summer heat or winter chill in Houston.

Climate

Houston generally experiences warmer and more humid conditions compared to Memphis, with mild winters and hot, humid summers.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, more developed than Memphis, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Memphis

Distance 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

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

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