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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.01 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.38 mi
110.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.38 mi
Kilometers
110.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.01 mi
Kilometers
130.37 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Thu, Apr 16, 4:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-04-16T13:23
Arrive Alamo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mason
TN

Town in Tipton County, Tennessee, USA

From Memphis
40.5 mi
00h 51m
To Alamo
40.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Poplar Avenue

    58 m · 11 sec · Poplar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North B. B. King Boulevard

    1162 ft · 34 sec · North B. B. King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 East

    553 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville, Knoxville

    46.7 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    849 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville

    54 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    791 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Anderson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Anderson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Dupree Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Dupree Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1092 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · College Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 88

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 88

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Bells Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Bells Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
58.7 mi · 72%
College Street
2.86 mi · 4%
Anderson Avenue
2.57 mi · 3%
South Dupree Street
2.46 mi · 3%
State Route 88
1.68 mi · 2%
South Bells Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 51m from Memphis
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Memphis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alamo.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mason, 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 Mason.

RAIL

Central Station

57 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

82 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Memphis and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 68.38 mi (110.04 km).

Memphis

#1 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
Alamo

#2 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Memphis (-90.04898, 35.14953)
End: Alamo (-89.11729, 35.78479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and Alamo. The current time is 13:23:10.

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.