United StatesUnited StatesKansas City to Memphis shipping route.
739 km by rail, about 24 h 36 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Kansas City and Memphis
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Kansas CityRailMemphisRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 739 km (459 mi) |
| Straight line | 595 km |
| Transit time | 24 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Kansas City to Memphis shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Kansas City, United States to Memphis, United States runs 739 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 595 km, the track adds 24%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 24 h 36 min. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Kansas City and Memphis.
By road the same trip is 728 km and takes a truck about 7 h 12 min.
Of 17 rail routes from Kansas City in this directory, Memphis is the 2nd shortest. Closer destinations: Chicago (684 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Kansas City to Memphis?
739 km by rail (595 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Kansas City to Memphis?
About 24 h 36 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Memphis to Kansas City has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.