Origin
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Memphis, TN
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Memphis, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
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.
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
6.7 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway and Stage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.5 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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I 40 / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Merge onto I 40 / Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Poplar Avenue
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
— 6.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Memphis, TN.
1
Start on TN 15
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Stage Road
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on TN 15
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
James Road
Use the left / none lanes.
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward TN 14:west
4
Turn straight onto TN 14
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Austin Peay Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 40 West: Little Rock
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 40
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1A
Toward Second Street, Third Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
202 ft
·
4 sec
·
Poplar Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Poplar Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 19-minute trip, you do not need to worry about scheduling formal stops or rest breaks along the way. Your greatest advantage is the ability to depart whenever it suits your schedule, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along I-40 is always a smart move for such a short transit. Because the trip is so efficient, you can easily incorporate this drive into a larger daily itinerary without needing to budget for extra fuel beyond your initial $2 estimate. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between Stage Road and the highway, as these junctions are where you will do most of your maneuvering.
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 6.7 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.7 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 13.4 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Memphis, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 13.4 miles and 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlett, 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 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway for about 6.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Bartlett, TN · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Memphis, TN
The final approach into Memphis, 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 Memphis, 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
$2.04 one way
$4.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Memphis, TN
Evening in Memphis on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 Bartlett, TN to Memphis, TN covers 13.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Stage Road, I 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Bartlett, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.04 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 is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 13.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Memphis, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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