Origin
Bartlett, TN
Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Altamont, TN
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
287.8 mi
463 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 15m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Altamont, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bartlett to Altamont spans 287.8 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 28 minutes of drive time. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stop. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I-24, and the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Budgeting around $44 for fuel should cover your transit across these southeastern Tennessee regions. It is a straightforward trip that works well for travelers looking to get from the Memphis area toward the Cumberland Plateau in one go.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
143.9 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is a classic mixed drive with a highway share of 42%. You will spend a significant portion of your journey on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 157.9 miles. While parts of the trip move at interstate speeds, the character of the road shifts as you transition between major arteries and local parkways. The combination of open stretches and more controlled paths keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind, though you should be prepared for changing road conditions as you progress.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 157.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
164 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
5
164.7 mi into trip
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~3h 3m in
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I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
217 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
217.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
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I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Bartlett, TN and Altamont, TN, road signs point toward Franklin and Winchester.
Franklin
164 mi in
|
~3h 1m
Winchester
270 mi in
|
~4h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 157.9 mi | 2h 50m |
| I 24 | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| US 64 | 17.5 mi | 30m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Pelham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cumberland Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 157.9 mi, about 2h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Altamont, 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
158 mi
·
2 hr 50 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
5
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 24
52 mi
·
55 min
·
I 24
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 64 West, TN 50: Pelham, Winchester
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 50
18 mi
·
30 min
·
US 64; SR 50
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56; SR 108
26 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto Pelham Road
195 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pelham Road
12
Turn left onto Cumberland Street
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cumberland Street
13
Arrive at destination
Cumberland Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is manageable in one day, departing early helps you avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the busier segments of I-24. You only need to plan for about one major stop to refuel and stretch your legs, making it easy to maintain a steady pace throughout the afternoon. Keep your $44 fuel budget in mind when selecting stations, as prices can vary between the urban departure point and the more rural destination. Given the 5-hour-plus duration, try to time your break around the midpoint of the route to keep your energy levels consistent. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal comfort on the road.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 143.9 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.9 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 287.8 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 157.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.9 mi from Bartlett, TN · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.9 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 157.9 miles.
Arriving in Altamont, TN
The final approach into Altamont, 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 Altamont, 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
$43.71 one way
$87.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.19 | $96.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $54.33 | $108.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.94 | $127.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.22 | $13.81 |
| Efficient EV | 72 | 0 | $25.18 | $11.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.29 | $18.42 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Altamont, TN
Afternoon in Altamont on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Adamsville, TN
144 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Altamont, TN covers 287.8 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.9 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 $43.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bartlett, TN and Altamont, TN, road signs point toward Franklin and Winchester.
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