Trip from Bartlett, TN to Benton, TN

Drive Time

6h 56m

Distance

367.3 mi

591 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 45m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 2m

3 PM

7h 5m

5 PM

7h 18m

8 PM

6h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bartlett, TN

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Benton, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Bartlett to Benton covers 367.3 miles across Tennessee, a journey that typically takes about 6 hours and 56 minutes. Given the duration, this route is best suited as a single-day commitment for those comfortable with a full day behind the wheel. You will navigate a mix of major corridors, including the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I-24, and the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. With an estimated fuel cost of $56, it is a relatively straightforward trip to budget for. Whether you are heading from the western edge of the state toward the southeast, this drive offers a clear path across the region. While it is certainly feasible in one day, be prepared for a solid stretch of time on the road to reach your destination.

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

183.6 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive features a mixed profile that balances long interstate hauls with more varied regional roads. About 53% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a consistent pace for a large portion of the trip. You should prepare for a significant initial stretch, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 157.9 miles along the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. As you transition between these main arterial roads, the character of the driving experience shifts from the high-speed flow of the interstate to the slightly more nuanced flow of the state parkways. Expect a mix of driving conditions that keeps the experience from feeling like a monotonous highway grind, though you will still spend the majority of your day focused on steady progress.

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 157.9 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 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

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 367.3 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 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 217 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | 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.

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

327.7 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville

347.2 mi into trip | ~6h 28m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

347.3 mi into trip | ~6h 28m in | US 74

Turn right onto US 74

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Benton, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

Franklin

164 mi in | ~3h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	157.9 mi	2h 50m
I 24	110 mi	2h 3m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	52.2 mi	55m
I 75	18.4 mi	22m
Waterlevel Highway	7.3 mi	10m
US 74	6.8 mi	8m
Stage Road	5.8 mi	10m
US 411	5.7 mi	8m

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 Benton, TN.

Start on TN 15

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Nashville

Merge onto I 40

158 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

Merge onto I 840

52 mi · 55 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 24

110 mi · 2 hr 3 min · I 24

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

18 mi · 22 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Keep slight left at fork

281 ft · 9 sec

Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Turn right onto US 74

6.4 mi · 7 min · US 74

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 74; US 64 Bypass

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 74; US 64 Bypass

Merge onto US 64; US 74

7.3 mi · 10 min · Waterlevel Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn left onto US 411

5.7 mi · 8 min · US 411

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Benton Station Road

433 ft · 14 sec · Benton Station Road

Turn right onto Clemmer Ferry Road

314 ft · 8 sec · Clemmer Ferry Road

Arrive at destination

Town Creek Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 367.3-mile journey, aim for an early departure to avoid potential traffic congestion on busier highway segments. While the route is manageable in one day, you should plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly 7-hour drive and stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially when navigating the longer 157.9-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, to ensure you don't run low between service areas. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; if you find yourself tiring, don't hesitate to extend your planned stop to regain focus. Prioritizing consistent, steady driving will help you arrive in Benton feeling significantly more refreshed.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 183.6 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 23m 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 81 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.6 miles or 3h 23m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bartlett, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 367.3 miles and 6h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 183.6 mi from Bartlett, TN · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albertville, AL

184 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

Adamsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adamsville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.9 miles.

Arriving in Benton, TN

The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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

$55.79 one way

$111.58 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$61.50	$123.00
premium	$4.80	$69.34	$138.68
diesel	$5.64	$81.60	$163.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.2	1	$38.57	$17.63
Efficient EV	91.8	1	$32.14	$14.69
EV Truck/SUV	146.9	1	$51.42	$23.51

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Evening in Bartlett on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benton, TN

Evening in Benton on Sunday

Local time

6:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

6h 56m 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 Benton, TN covers 367.3 miles and takes about 6h 56m 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 183.6 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 $55.79 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Benton, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Benton, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Benton, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bartlett, TN

Benton, TN

1 hour later

3 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 56m on the road

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