How far is Memphis, TN from Alamo, TN?
The driving distance from Memphis, TN to Alamo, TN is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Memphis and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Memphis and Alamo.
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Start on Poplar Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard
1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East
553 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
46.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
849 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
54 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
791 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Anderson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Anderson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Dupree Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Dupree Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1092 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto College Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · College Street
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Continue on State Route 88
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88
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Turn straight onto South Bells Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis and Alamo.
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 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville
46.7 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Memphis to Alamo?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Memphis and 40.5 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Mason
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mason.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 68.38 mi (110.04 km).
#1 Memphis
The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.
| Population | 649,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.1495300, -90.0489800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,260 |
| Coordinates | 35.7847900, -89.1172900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.79 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
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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