Car Shipping Transit Times from Memphis
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Memphis at a glance
- Typical price
- $320 – $2,155
- Open transport
- $0.40–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–3 days
- Trips within Tennessee
- $240 – $660
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1–2 days
Under 500 miles
Nearby states
2–8 days
500–2,000 miles
Regional and mid-distance
11 hours a day
Driving limit
Federal hours-of-service rule
Transit times from Memphis to major cities
Estimated days on the road after pickup, from nearest to farthest.
| Destination | Distance | Standard transit | Open transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 260 mi | 1–2 days | $240 – $660 |
| Louisville, KY | 380 mi | 1–2 days | $305 – $835 |
| Atlanta, GA | 400 mi | 1–2 days | $320 – $880 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 460 mi | 1–2 days | $370 – $1,010 |
| Houston, TX | 580 mi | 2–3 days | $425 – $1,095 |
| Chicago, IL | 580 mi | 2–3 days | $425 – $1,095 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 710 mi | 2–3 days | $520 – $1,340 |
| New York City, NY | 1,140 mi | 3–5 days | $800 – $2,155 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,510 mi | 4–7 days | $605 – $2,855 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,920 mi | 4–8 days | $770 – $3,630 |
Pickup window vs. transit time
- Day 0
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- Before pickup
Carrier assigned
Your order goes to a carrier with space on your route. Busy routes usually fill faster than rural ones.
- A range of days
Pickup window
Pickup happens within an agreed window, not at an exact hour. Drivers usually call ahead to set a time.
In transit
Time on the road depends on distance, weather, other stops and drivers' required rest breaks.
- On arrival
Delivery
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What can slow a shipment from Memphis
- The whole city is set up for thisBetween the air hub, the rail terminals and the river, Memphis moves freight for a living, and the surrounding road network reflects it. Carriers here are used to scheduling tightly, and there is rarely a shortage of equipment, which shows up as quicker assignment rather than lower prices.
- Two bridges carry everything acrossI-40 and I-55 both cross the Mississippi here, and that pair carries a large share of the freight moving between the eastern and western halves of the country. When one is restricted, both back up, and every pickup window in the metro stretches that day.
- A natural midpoint for long runsChicago to Dallas, Atlanta to Denver, the Carolinas to California: Memphis is close to the middle of a lot of those. Expect the possibility of a transfer, ask about it up front, and make sure the condition report gets signed each time the car changes trucks.
Truck drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, which is why long routes are measured in days, not hours. Source: FMCSA hours of service
Standard vs. expedited shipping
Example: Memphis to Los Angeles.
Standard shipping
4–8 days in transit
- Most cost-effective
- Widest choice of carriers
- Good for flexible schedules
Expedited shipping
Sooner pickup; similar time on the road
- Priority carrier assignment
- Shorter wait for pickup
- Costs more
Delivery dates are estimates. Weather, freeway closures and other stops on the truck's route can add time, so plan a little buffer.
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