How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Memphis, TN?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Memphis, TN is about 466.8 miles (751.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Memphis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Memphis.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 31 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 235 South, US 77 South
884 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35 North, I 40 East, US 62 East: Wichita, Fort Smith
1341 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Crosstown Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
243.8 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
124.3 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Blues Highway
1.3 km · 58 sec · Blues Highway
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Keep slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverside Drive, Front Street
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Front Street
655 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto North Front Street
117 m · 18 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1010 ft · 30 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Memphis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
244 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Oklahoma City and Sunny near Memphis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Memphis?
The road trip is about 466.8 miles (751.3 km) and usually takes 08h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 234 miles from Memphis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 421.5 miles (678.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.29 one way or $132.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oklahoma City and Sunny near Memphis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 421.51 mi (678.36 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 751 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.03 | $66.29 | $132.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $73.49 | $146.98 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $78.66 | $157.32 |
| Diesel | $5.80 | $95.46 | $190.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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