How far is Alexandria, TN from Bartlett, TN?

The driving distance from Alexandria, TN to Bartlett, TN is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.73 mi
04h 38m
Flight
223.92 mi
360.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.92 mi
Kilometers
360.36 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.73 mi
Kilometers
393.85 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartlett
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 PM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-17T10:12
Arrive Bartlett
Fri, Apr 17, 2:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Alexandria
122.2 mi
02h 19m
To Bartlett
122.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Bartlett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Bartlett.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    59 m · 6 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    721 ft · 34 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Street

    2440 ft · 2 min · Locust Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Nashville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

    2263 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

    1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

    189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

    1130 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville

    822 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Stage Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Bartlett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
217 mi · 89%
Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 6%
Stage Road
5.59 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.92 mi · 1%
I 24 West
2.14 mi · 1%
Nashville Highway
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

190 mi · 03h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
02h 19m from Alexandria
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Sunny near Bartlett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Bartlett?

The road trip is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Alexandria and 122.5 miles from Bartlett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Sunny near Bartlett.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Johnsonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Johnsonville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 223.92 mi (360.36 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

Population1,020
Coordinates36.0775600, -86.0333200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Bartlett

#2 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-86.03332, 36.07756)
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.69 L · about $32.58
Round trip
$65.16
17.28 gal · 65.38 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.58 $65.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.75 $73.49
Premium $4.65 $40.21 $80.42
Diesel $5.30 $45.83 $91.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Bartlett. The current time is 10:12:18.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.