Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
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Memphis, TN
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If you are traveling from Bartlett to Memphis, you are looking at a quick 13.4-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This short commute is perfect for a day trip, as it requires no overnight stay or complex planning. With a fuel cost of only $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast locations. You will primarily utilize a mix of Stage Road, I-40, and the Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway to complete your journey. Because the route is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day exactly how you want it.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Stage Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Austin Peay Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| James Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Memphis, TN.
Start on TN 15
Continue on TN 15
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto TN 14
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Take the exit
Continue on North 2nd Street
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 40 / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Second Street, Third Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of your time spent on major routes. You will experience a smooth, efficient ride as you transition from local surface streets like Stage Road onto the faster-paced interstate system. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey covers 6.7 miles along the Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, where you can maintain a steady pace. It is a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes speed and convenience over leisurely scenery. Expect a consistent, predictable experience behind the wheel that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complications.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway and Stage Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles (I 40 / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Memphis is the second largest city in the state of Tennessee, after Nashville. The state rests in the southeastern portion of the United States. Memphis, with a population of more than 651,000 (2019), is also the county seat for Shelby County. The city's claims to fame include Graceland, the mansion Elvis Presley lived in during his later years. Perhaps more importantly, Memphis is considered by many to be the home of blues music.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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