Origin
Alamo, TN
Night in Alamo on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, TN to Bartlett, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
66.1 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 66.1 miles through Tennessee, this trip between Alamo and Bartlett is an efficient trek that takes roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete. Because the duration is quite short, you can easily handle this as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast locations. The route relies on a mix of thoroughfares, including I-40, High Street, and Stage Road, to get you to your destination. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and utility over winding detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 38.2 mi | 41m |
| High Street | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Stage Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 88 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Anderson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Dupree Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| State Route 88 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Bells Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 38.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on TN 88
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bells Street
2
Turn straight onto TN 88
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 88
3
Continue on TN 88
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 88
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 88
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 70A; US 79
11 mi
·
16 min
·
High Street
6
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dupree Street
7
Turn left onto TN 76
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Anderson Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 40 West
9
Merge onto I 40
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Alamo, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.3 and 60.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 88 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 88 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Bartlett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
9
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.33 one way
$20.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.25 | $4.23 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Night in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
33 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 65% of your journey is spent on major roads. The drive hits its stride with a 38.2-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your trip before transitioning onto local connectors like High Street and Stage Road. While the interstate portion allows for steady cruising, the character of the road shifts once you exit onto regional paths. This balance provides a practical mix of high-speed transit and local navigation. You will spend most of your time behind the wheel focused on efficient highway travel rather than technical turns.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and High Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.3 miles in near SR 88 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.1 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (SR 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
394 ft
276 ft
Total Climb
254 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
394 ft
~56.6 mi in
Elevation Range
118 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alamo, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.
Somerville
60.3 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 66.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.3 miles (SR 88 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bartlett, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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