Origin
Bartlett, TN
Night in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Alcoa, TN
Drive Time
7h 1m
Distance
378.5 mi
609 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 50m
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6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 24m
10 AM
7h 9m
12 PM
7h 7m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Alcoa, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Crossing Tennessee from Bartlett to Alcoa covers 378.5 miles, typically taking about 7 hours and 1 minute of driving time. Because this is a long haul, you can complete the trip in one full day, though it requires a focused effort behind the wheel. Budget approximately $57 for fuel to cover the distance across the Southeast. Navigating this route involves a combination of the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I-40, and the Pellissippi Parkway. Whether you tackle this as a single-day push or prefer a more leisurely pace, understanding the duration is key to managing your arrival time in Alcoa.
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
189.2 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition across the state. With 46% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter both fast-paced interstate travel and segments that require more attention. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 189.2 miles along the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. As you move beyond this initial leg, the road character shifts, requiring you to navigate the remainder of the 378.5-mile journey through varied traffic patterns. Be prepared for a drive that demands steady concentration rather than a monotonous, singular experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 189.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 195.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 378.5 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 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
195.3 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 208A
Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsv...
9
198.5 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
363.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ri...
9
363.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 140 East: Maryville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 376B
Toward I 140 East: Maryville
6
374.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 53m in
Take the exit toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A
Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
Towns Along This Route
Between Bartlett, TN and Alcoa, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Huntsville
195.3 mi in
|
~3h 35m
Louisville
198 mi in
|
~3h 39m
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via I 40
Knoxville
198 mi in
|
~3h 39m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
198 mi in
|
~3h 39m
|
via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 189.2 mi | 3h 24m |
| I 40 | 165 mi | 2h 59m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Wright Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Alcoa Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Edison Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 189.2 mi, about 3h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Alcoa, TN.
1
Start on TN 15
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the none lane.
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Nashville
3
Merge onto I 40
189 mi
·
3 hr 24 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 208A
Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40; I 65
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
165 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
·
I 40
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 376B
Toward I 140 East: Maryville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 140
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 11A
Toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
12
Merge onto US 129; TN 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Alcoa Highway
13
Take the exit
332 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Wright Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto East Edison Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Edison Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
Springbrook Road
17
Turn left onto Springbrook Road
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Springbrook Road
18
Continue on Springbrook Road
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Springbrook Road
19
Arrive at destination
Springbrook Road
Trip Plan
To keep your 7-hour drive manageable, plan for at least two stops along the way to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route spans nearly 380 miles, departing early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and heavy traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $57 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local market prices. Because the longest stretch is quite significant, utilize your first planned stop shortly after finishing the 189.2-mile segment on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway to reset before tackling the final portion of the trip.
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 189.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.2 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.2 miles or 3h 28m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alcoa, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 378.5 miles and 7h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Bartlett, 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 Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 189.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.2 mi from Bartlett, TN · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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 189.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.2 miles.
Arriving in Alcoa, TN
The final approach into Alcoa, 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 Alcoa, 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
$57.49 one way
$114.98 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.38 | $126.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $71.45 | $142.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.09 | $168.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 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 | 113.6 | 1 | $39.74 | $18.17 |
| Efficient EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.12 | $15.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.4 | 1 | $52.99 | $24.22 |
Gas CO2
132 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
Alcoa, TN
Night in Alcoa on Sunday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Albany, KY
189 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 1m 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 Bartlett, TN to Alcoa, TN covers 378.5 miles and takes about 7h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40, Pellissippi Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.2 miles from Bartlett, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.49 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 17 significant decision points across 378.5 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 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 198.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 363.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bartlett, TN and Alcoa, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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