Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Memphis to Destin. If you're planning a road trip to Destin, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Memphis
drive for about 59 minutes
10:59 am Holly Springs
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:59 am
drive for about 2 hours
1:59 pm Muscle Shoals
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:59 pm
drive for about 2 hours
4:46 pm Birmingham (Alabama)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
find more stops
10:00 am leave from Birmingham (Alabama)
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:29 am Montgomery
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:29 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:03 pm Andalusia
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:03 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:07 pm Crestview
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:07 pm
drive for about 43 minutes
5:51 pm arrive in Destin
day 2 driving ≈ 5 hours
find more stops
Holly Springs
Muscle Shoals
Birmingham (Alabama) (43 answers)
questions about Birmingham (Alabama):
where is a safe hotel to stay in birmingham, al
Entertainment for a large group of customers in Birmingham?
locate a good breakfast or coffee shop on the west side of Birmingham
Montgomery (12 answers)
Andalusia
Crestview
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Destin. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Andrea from asked:
Places to eat (3 answers)
Molly from Rock Springs, Wyoming asked:
Family Friendly Spring Break (2 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Destin.
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Destin to Memphis drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Memphis to Destin. Or get a full Memphis to Destin flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Memphis well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Memphis!