Origin
Alamo, TN
Afternoon in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, TN to Bartlett, TN
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
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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
Mark Direen
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
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.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33 miles from Alamo, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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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
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~34m in
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I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / 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
Towns Along This Route
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
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
Use the none lane.
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 none / 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 none lane.
13
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You will not need to worry about long-haul pacing, as there are no mandated stops required to complete the 66.1-mile distance. Aim to fuel up before you hit the interstate to ensure your $10 budget covers the full duration without any mid-trip interruptions. Because you are navigating from I-40 onto Stage Road, keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition from the highway to local streets. Taking this route in a single go is the most efficient way to reach Bartlett from Alamo.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Alamo, TN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, TN
This is one driving day of about 66.1 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alamo, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 38.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Alamo, TN · 47m into the drive
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 66.1 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.
Arriving in Bartlett, TN
The final approach into Bartlett, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bartlett, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.69 | $29.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Adamsville, TN
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alamo, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 66.1 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, High Street, Stage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 miles from Alamo, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Alamo, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.
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