Origin
Bartlett, TN
Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Caryville, TN
Drive Time
7h 15m
Distance
378.6 mi
609 km
Drive Score
10/10
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
7h 5m
★
6 AM
7h 15m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Caryville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bartlett to Caryville covers 378.6 miles across Tennessee, a journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 15 minutes. Because of the duration, this trip is best suited for a single long day of driving, though you could easily split it if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the trek. The route transitions across the Southeast, moving from the western edge of the state toward the mountainous eastern region. Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances stretches of major interstate with more localized highway navigation. Planning for at least two stops will help keep you refreshed as you cross the state.
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
189.3 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a mixed drive. While you will spend 39% of your time on highways, the character of the road shifts significantly throughout the journey. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch—a solid 189.2 miles—navigating the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Transitions between the interstate and secondary roads like the Harriman Highway require you to stay alert to changing speed limits and traffic flow. The road feels like a true cross-section of Tennessee, moving you from the flat western landscapes into the more rugged terrain near your destination in Caryville.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 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 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 378.6 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 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 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.
9
195.3 mi into trip
|
~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...
5
195.6 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge onto I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
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...
6
378.6 mi into trip
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~7h 15m in
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West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
Between Bartlett, TN and Caryville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
Huntsville
195.3 mi in
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~3h 35m
Louisville
198 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 40
Knoxville
198 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 40
Chattanooga
198 mi in
|
~3h 39m
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via I 40
Rockwood
335.5 mi in
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~6h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 189.2 mi | 3h 24m |
| I 40 | 137 mi | 2h 28m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Briceville Highway | 9 mi | 18m |
| Frost Bottom Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| US 27 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| I 75 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
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 Caryville, 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
137 mi
·
2 hr 28 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
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
9
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
8 sec
10
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
12
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
13
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
10 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
14
Turn left onto SR 330
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
15
Continue on SR 330
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
17
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
18
Continue on SR 330
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
19
Turn left onto SR 330
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
20
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
21
Continue on SR 116
234 ft
·
6 sec
·
Briceville Highway
22
Continue on SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
24
Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
25
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
26
Keep slight left at fork
124 ft
·
3 sec
27
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Central Avenue
28
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
29
Take the ramp onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Maple Street
31
Turn slight right onto Mountain Road
134 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mountain Road
32
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 7-hour and 15-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion on major routes like I-40. Since you have two planned stops, use them strategically to break up the monotony of the 189.2-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $58 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along the corridor. Because this is a single-day trip, maintaining a steady pace is key to arriving in Caryville without feeling overly fatigued. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your rest breaks based on your personal energy levels rather than a rigid clock.
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 189.3 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 189.3 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 Caryville, 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.
+
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 378.6 miles and 7h 15m.
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 189.3 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 189.3 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 Caryville, TN
The final approach into Caryville, 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 Caryville, 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
$57.51 one way
$115.01 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.39 | $126.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $71.47 | $142.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.11 | $168.22 |
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: 132.5 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 | $39.75 | $18.17 |
| Efficient EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.13 | $15.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.4 | 1 | $53.00 | $24.23 |
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
Caryville, TN
Afternoon in Caryville on Sunday
Local time
4:43 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
7h 15m 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 Caryville, TN covers 378.6 miles and takes about 7h 15m 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, Harriman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.3 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 $57.51 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 22 significant decision points across 378.6 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 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bartlett, TN and Caryville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
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