Origin
Alcoa, TN
Afternoon in Alcoa on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alcoa, TN to Bartlett, TN
Drive Time
7h 2m
Distance
379.3 mi
610 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 51m
★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alcoa, TN
Kelly
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 379.3 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Alcoa to Bartlett is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Because the route is almost entirely interstate-based, it is manageable as a single-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day of driving. Budgeting approximately $58 for fuel will cover your transit from the Southeast corner of the state toward the western region. While you will spend the vast majority of your time on main thoroughfares, the transition from Alcoa to the Memphis area offers a clear sense of progression across the state. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this drive provides a reliable, efficient corridor that minimizes the need for complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.6 miles from Alcoa, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 96% of this trip is comprised of highway driving. You will spend a significant 354.3 miles of the journey on I-40, which serves as the primary artery for the duration of the trip. After departing Alcoa via the Pellissippi Parkway, you will settle into a consistent rhythm on the interstate that defines the personality of this drive. While the route lacks the technical challenges of winding backroads, the sheer length of the I-40 stretch requires focus and steady pacing. By the time you transition onto Stage Road near your destination in Bartlett, you will have covered the bulk of the mileage on wide, multi-lane infrastructure.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 354.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Pellissippi Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 379.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
23.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
178.1 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
180.3 mi into trip
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~3h 21m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
183.6 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
9
373.5 mi into trip
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~6h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Towns Along This Route
Between Alcoa, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
23.3 mi in
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~31m
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via I 40
Memphis
180.3 mi in
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~3h 21m
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via I 40
Louisville
181.3 mi in
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~3h 23m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 354.3 mi | 6h 24m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Stage Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Wright Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Alcoa Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Springbrook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 354.3 mi, about 6h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Springbrook Road
23 ft
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1 sec
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Springbrook Road
2
Continue on Springbrook Road
79 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
94 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
4
Turn left onto Springbrook Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
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Springbrook Road
5
Continue on East Edison Street
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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East Edison Street
6
Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
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North Wright Road
7
Take the ramp
263 ft
·
8 sec
8
Merge onto US 129; TN 115
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Alcoa Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 140 North
10
Merge onto I 140
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 40; I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
190 mi
·
3 hr 25 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the none lane.
23
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 7-hour drive, try to depart Alcoa early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion near major metropolitan hubs along the way. Planning for at least two strategic stops will help you manage the long, 354.3-mile stretch on I-40, keeping you alert and comfortable behind the wheel. Since fuel costs are estimated at $58, keeping an eye on your gauge during the long interstate segments is a smart way to ensure you never run low in more isolated stretches. Given the high highway percentage, prioritize checking your tire pressure and vehicle fluids before you leave. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; if you find the drive tiring, remember that breaking the distance into manageable segments is much easier when sticking to the I-40 corridor.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.6 miles from Alcoa, TN, or about 3h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 354.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.6 miles or 3h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alcoa, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alcoa, TN
This is one driving day of about 379.3 miles and 7h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Alcoa, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 354.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.6 mi from Alcoa, TN · 3h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from Alcoa, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 354.3 miles.
Arriving in Bartlett, TN
The final approach into Bartlett, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bartlett, TN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.61 one way
$115.22 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
| premium | $4.80 | $71.60 | $143.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.27 | $168.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.83 | $18.21 |
| Efficient EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.19 | $15.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.7 | 1 | $53.10 | $24.28 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Albany, KY
190 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alcoa, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 379.3 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Pellissippi Parkway, Stage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.6 miles from Alcoa, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 379.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alcoa, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
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