What is the cheapest way to get from Memphis to Morehead?

The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Morehead is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Memphis to Morehead?

The fastest way to get from Memphis to Morehead is to fly and drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $200 - $1,200.

How far is it from Memphis to Morehead?

The distance between Memphis and Morehead is 450 miles. The road distance is 478 miles.

How do I travel from Memphis to Morehead without a car?

The best way to get from Memphis to Morehead without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 17h 41m and costs $250 - $490.

How long does it take to get from Memphis to Morehead?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Memphis to Morehead, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Memphis and Morehead?

Morehead is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 12:38 PM in Memphis and 1:38 PM in Morehead.

Can I drive from Memphis to Morehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Morehead is 478 miles. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Memphis to Morehead.

Where can I stay near Morehead?

There are 12+ hotels available in Morehead.

Memphis to Morehead - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Morehead by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)MEM - LEX
2. Drive from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Morehead
6h 19m
$204–1,120
Drive 475.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Memphis to Morehead475.2 mi
8h 14m
$87–126
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Arlington Heights to Seaman
4. Drive from Seaman to Morehead
16h 18m
$105–230
Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)MEM - SDF
2. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Morehead
7h 16m
$205–641
Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive
1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)MEM - HTS
2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Morehead
6h 54m
$106–516
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Indianapolis
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Maysville Amtrak Station
3. Take the taxi from Maysville Amtrak Station to Morehead
17h 41m
$254–483
Bus, train, taxi via Champaign
1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Maysville Amtrak Station
4. Take the taxi from Maysville Amtrak Station to Morehead
20h 19m
$235–421

Memphis (MEM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

118Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 446.9 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Morehead, Rowan County, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Morehead. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Memphis International Airport, walk to Memphis (MEM) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Morehead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE to Morehead via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, Arlington Heights, and Seaman in around 16h 18m.

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