Origin
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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2h 1m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
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Bartlett, TN
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Dyer, TN
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If you are planning a trip from Bartlett to Dyer, Tennessee, expect a straightforward journey covering 100.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 2 hours and 1 minute, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating this route involves a mix of the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, North Central Avenue, and the US 45 Bypass. Since the total transit time is quite manageable, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. It serves as a reliable, practical connection for travelers looking to move efficiently between these points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate slog, as only 14% of this journey is spent on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating local roads, which gives the trip a more hands-on, engaging feel behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 62.1 miles along the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. As you transition from the initial segments to the local stretches, the road character shifts, requiring more driver attention than a standard cruise-control highway route. This path offers a consistent, rhythmic pace that keeps you active throughout the two-hour drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 15 / Stage Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto TN 15 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Between Bartlett, TN and Dyer, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Trenton.
Nashville
Trenton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 62.1 mi | 1h 7m |
| North Central Avenue | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| US 45 Bypass | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US 45W | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| South Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Trenton Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dyer Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Dyer, TN.
Start on TN 15
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Merge onto US 45 Bypass
Continue on US 45W
Turn right onto US 45W
Turn right onto North College Street
Continue on Dyer Highway
Continue on Trenton Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Arrive at destination
Because this is a relatively short 100.8-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic congestion. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled into the route, you are free to pull over whenever you need a break, but be aware that the turn-heavy nature of the drive makes it feel longer than the clock suggests. Keep your fuel budget at $15 as a baseline, but remember to monitor your vehicle's efficiency on the non-highway portions. A smart tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and the US 45 Bypass before you start. Staying alert during these road changes will ensure a much smoother experience as you navigate toward Dyer.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dyer, TN than in the middle of the route.
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 100.8 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Bartlett, TN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.4 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 62.1 miles.
The final approach into Dyer, 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 Dyer, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.31 one way
$30.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.39 | $44.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Dyer on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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