Drive or Fly: Memphis, TN to Bluff City, TN?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MEM–TRI. At 501 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
9h 12m
Distance
501 mi
Total Cost
$146
CO2
202 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 18m
53m in the air
Air Distance
446 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
114 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MEM and TRI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 9h 12m | 3h 18m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $146 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 202 kg CO2 | 114 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Memphis, TN to Bluff City, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.