Memphis, TX Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Memphis, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 429 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Memphis, TX spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
583.8 mi
Corpus Christi, TX
Quickest Drive
4h 57m
Dallas, TX
Plan Around Memphis, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Memphis, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Memphis, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Memphis, TX
Driving from Memphis, TX
The typical drive from Memphis, TX covers about 429 miles and takes around 7h 53m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 517 miles (9h 35m), while the shortest is just 277 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Memphis, TX most often head toward Houston, TX (517 mi, 9h 12m), El Paso, TX (479.3 mi, 9h 35m), Montopolis, TX (442.5 mi, 7h 50m), and Dallas, TX (277.2 mi, 4h 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 429-mile trip from Memphis, TX, budget about $64 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Memphis, TX and 2 routes heading into Memphis, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 277 to 517 miles.
The longest mapped route from Memphis, TX covers 517 miles and takes approximately 9h 35m. Shorter options start at just 277 miles.
The average route from Memphis, TX runs about 429 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 429-mile trip from Memphis, TX costs roughly $64 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Memphis, TX include Houston, TX, El Paso, TX, Montopolis, TX and Dallas, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Memphis, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,231
Median Income
$46,567
Median Home Value
$74,700
Median Age
42.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Memphis, TX at a Glance
Founded
1889
Elevation
2,057 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Memphis, TX
A sampling of people born in Memphis, TX.
Larry Combest
1945
American politician
Jack English Hightower
1926–2013
American politician and lawyer (1926-2013)
Scott M. Grundy
1933–2025
American cardiologist
City data from Wikidata (Q979971), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Memphis, TX
Memphis is a small town in the southeastern Texas High Plains.
Finch Ranch (Just north of town), ☏ +1 806 856-5930. Hiking, horseback riding, and birdwatching along two creekside trails. Lodging is available. Look for an exhibit about this ranch if you visit the Panhandle-Plains Museum in Canyon.
Gloria's Cafe, 518 W Main St, ☏ +1 806 259-3857.
Travelodge, 1600 N. Boykin Dr, ☏ +1 806 259-3583.
US 287 northwest of Childress, southeast of Clarendon. Texas 256 east of Silverton.
Travel tips adapted from Memphis (Texas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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