Drive or Fly: Memphis, TN to Roan Mountain, 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 519 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
9h 42m
Distance
519 mi
Total Cost
$150
CO2
210 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 47m
54m in the air
Air Distance
453 mi
Total Cost
$193
CO2
116 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 42m | 3h 47m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $150 | $193 |
| Carbon footprint | 210 kg CO2 | 116 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, I 81, I 26; US 23
via I 40, I 24, I 75
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Memphis, TN to Roan Mountain, TN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.