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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Main Street
16 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto High Street
59 m · 6 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
721 ft · 34 sec · Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Street
2440 ft · 2 min · Locust Street
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Turn right onto Nashville Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on Sparta Pike
15.4 mi · 22 min · Sparta Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
2263 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
1 km · 52 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
189.7 mi · 3 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett
1130 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
822 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Stage Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Bartlett. Straight-line distance: 223.92 mi (360.36 km).
#1 Alexandria
Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee
| Population | 1,020 |
| Coordinates | 36.0775600, -86.0333200 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bartlett
The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.
| Population | 59,327 |
| Coordinates | 35.2045300, -89.8739800 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bartlett (-89.87398, 35.20453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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