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How far is it to drive from Chicago to Memphis?

My girlfriend and I are invited to a wedding in Memphis, Tennessee and we’re based in Chicago. We are trying to figure out if it’s more economical to fly or drive, so we are wondering how far the drive is from Chicago to Memphis?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
This sounds like it could be a really cool road adventure! If you do decide to drive from
Chicago
to Memphis, the trip’s length is 532.1 miles and may take you about 7 hours and 53 minutes to complete.
The journey will mainly take place on southbound highways I-57 and I-55. The halfway point between these cities is Mount Vernon, Illinois. Make sure you plan ahead for how much you’ll spend on gas. The round trip’s fuel cost will be about $159.30.
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