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Distance from Memphis to Covington

Driving Distance
40.2 mi 64.7 km
Flying Distance
37.0 mi 59.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Covington, Tennessee is 40.2 mi (64.7 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 37.0 mi (59.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 53 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Memphis
Place Memphis
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.148581
Longitude -90.051896
GPS 35.148581° N, 90.051896° W
Local Time 6:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Covington
Place Covington
State/Province Tennessee
Country US
Latitude 35.569966
Longitude -89.646464
GPS 35.569966° N, 89.646464° W
Local Time 6:51 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Memphis, Tennessee to Covington, Tennessee covers 40.2 mi (64.7 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 53 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (40.2-57.2 miles / 65-92 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

US-51 N/Hwy 51 S
40.2 mi 53 minutes
Shortest Fastest
TN-14 S
42.5 mi 53 minutes
I-40 E
57.2 mi 1 hour 3 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Memphis to Covington

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.