Jacksonville to Memphis by bus
Memphis lies 950 km (590 mi) north-west of Jacksonville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 1,159 km (720 mi) of road.
| Jacksonville | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 32099–32277 | 37501–38197 |
Clocks in Memphis are 1 h behind Jacksonville right now, so a 17 h 17 min journey lands only 16 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Jacksonville to Memphis
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Staying in Memphis
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis. Of the 309 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 3 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 89,486 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Jacksonville?
950 km (590 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jacksonville; by road roughly 1,159 km (720 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jacksonville to Memphis by bus?
About 17 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jacksonville and Memphis?
Memphis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.