How to travel from Lexington to Memphis, United States of America

The distance between Lexington and Memphis is around 423 miles (681km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lexington to Memphis by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Memphis TN.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $78
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Hoosier Ride

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Drive

Drive to Memphis.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance423 miles (681km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lexington and Memphis

There are several options for getting from Lexington to Memphis by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $78 and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $42.

The distance between Lexington and Memphis is around 423 miles (681km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 367 miles (591km)

It takes around 13h 20m to get from Lexington and Memphis by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lexington to Memphis is to drive which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx $42.

The cheapest way to travel between Lexington and Memphis, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $78 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lexington and Memphis. We recommend that you drive to Memphis. instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lexington and Memphis. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lexington to Memphis. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark and Memphis TN. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Hoosier Ride run regular bus services between Lexington and Memphis. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lexington to Memphis. We recommend that you take the bus to Memphis TN. instead which will take 13h 20m.

The closest major airport to Memphis is Memphis International Airport (MEM) (MEM) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Memphis. Jonesboro Airport (JBR) (JBR) and Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) (MKL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lexington and Memphis. The distance is around 423 miles (681km) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lexington to Memphis is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around $78.

How do I get from Lexington to Memphis

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Transport options from Lexington to Memphis
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
13h 20m
$78
once daily818km (508 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
$42
on demand681km (423 miles)

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Airports near Memphis

The following major airports near Memphis offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MEM
Memphis International Airport (MEM)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Memphis
JBR
Jonesboro Airport (JBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58 miles (93km) from Memphis
MKL
Mckellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71 miles (115km) from Memphis