Memphis scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into MEM, drive to Memphis

20 min drive10 milesNo entry permit

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Ankunftsflughafen
MEM
Fahrt vom Flughafen
20 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Standard sedans are ideal for city driving. RVs may find downtown parking challenging; look for designated lots near Mud Island or Graceland.

Ihre Route

MEM

Frederick W. Smith International Airport

Memphis

About 20 min · 10 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Attraction Entry and Performance Ticket Considerations

While most public monuments in Memphis do not require permits, major attractions like Graceland utilize timed-entry tickets that should be purchased online to ensure availability. The National Civil Rights Museum also recommends advance booking during holiday weekends. Note that restaurant reservations for popular barbecue spots are rarely accepted, so prepare for local wait times.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

April – June, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Blues Heritage and Civil Rights

    National Civil Rights Museum → Beale Street Historic District

  2. Tag 2 · Musical Legends and the Mighty Mississippi

    Sun Studio → Big River Crossing

  3. Tag 3 · Rock n' Soul History

    Graceland → Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Viator

Tours & experiences near Memphis

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Memphis. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Memphis

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Memphis?

Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from MEM to Memphis?

Roughly 20 min (about 10 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Memphis?

While most public monuments in Memphis do not require permits, major attractions like Graceland utilize timed-entry tickets that should be purchased online to ensure availability. The National Civil Rights Museum also recommends advance booking during holiday weekends. Note that restaurant reservations for popular barbecue spots are rarely accepted, so prepare for local wait times.

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