Origin
Memphis, TN
Late night in Memphis on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Memphis, TN to Bartlett, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Memphis, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Memphis and Bartlett, this 13.4-mile trip is an incredibly efficient way to move across the Southeast. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, this commute is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. You will stay entirely within Tennessee, moving from one point in the region to another without any major geographic shifts. It is a straightforward, practical connection that functions best as a simple, no-fuss drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Stage Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Austin Peay Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North B. B. King Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| James Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 8.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Poplar Avenue
190 ft
·
11 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
2
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North B. B. King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 40 East
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
I 40
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 8
Toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on TN 14
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Austin Peay Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 15: Stage Road, James Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
10 sec
Toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn slight right onto TN 15
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
James Road
11
Continue on TN 15
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Stage Road
12
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North B. B. King Boulevard
Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 40 East
8
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward TN 14: Austin Peay Highway, Jackson Aven...
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TN 14 North: Jackson Avenue
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 15 East: Stage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Late night in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will start your drive with an 8.8-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the most significant portion of your time on the road. As you transition off the interstate, you will navigate via Stage Road and Austin Peay Highway to reach your destination. While the interstate portion provides a fast, uninterrupted pace, the latter half of the route shifts into a more local, road-heavy environment. It is a functional drive designed for speed and directness rather than a leisurely pace.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Stage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North B. B. King Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 7 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
310 ft
233 ft
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
178 ft
Highest Point
310 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
77 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Memphis, TN
Full guide →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.
Top landmarks
- • Graceland — mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, United States; former residence of Elvis Presley
- • Blues Hall of Fame — award by Blues Foundation, since 2015 also a music museum in Memphis, Tennessee
- • National Civil Rights Museum — hotel that was site of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., now a museum
Arriving in Bartlett, TN
Full guide →Bartlett is a city in metropolitan Memphis, Tennessee. It has several buildings of historic interest, and a walkable Historic District". In 2018, the population of Bartlett was almost 60,000. The Trail of Tears runs along Stage Road through the city. It commemorates the forced relocations between 1830 and 1850 of approximately 60,000 Native Americans from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern U.S. to areas west of the Mississippi River that had been designated as Indian Territory.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bartlett, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (North B. B. King Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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