How far is Bartlett, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from Bartlett, TN to Memphis, TN is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.4 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.59 mi
17.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.59 mi
Kilometers
17.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.4 mi
Kilometers
21.57 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Tue, May 12, 5:57 PM CDT
Return by in Bartlett
Tue, May 12, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-05-12T17:40
Arrive Memphis
Tue, May 12, 5:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New South Memphis
TN

This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll.

From Bartlett
6.7 mi
00h 08m
To Memphis
6.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Stage Road

  2. 2

    Continue on James Road

    580 ft · 14 sec · James Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto TN 14:west

    1072 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Austin Peay Highway

    2425 ft · 41 sec · Austin Peay Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
8.78 mi · 66%
Stage Road
2.72 mi · 20%
I 40 West
0.65 mi · 5%
Austin Peay Highway
0.46 mi · 3%
Second Street
0.23 mi · 2%
TN 14
0.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway

6.71 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New South Memphis
00h 08m from Bartlett
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bartlett and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New South Memphis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Bartlett and 6.7 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bartlett and Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near New South Memphis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New South Memphis, 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 South Memphis.

RAIL

Central Station

5 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 10.59 mi (17.04 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

The most populous city in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Population59,327
Coordinates35.2045300, -89.8739800
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Road (-89.87399, 35.2045)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartlett and Memphis. The current time is 17:40:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.