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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Jackson, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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city in and county seat of Madison County, Tennessee, United States

Jackson, TN

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Trip Overview

This 73.1-mile journey from Bartlett, TN to Jackson, TN is a straightforward one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a short excursion. You'll primarily navigate Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Stage Road, and a portion of the US 45 Bypass. Traveling within the Southeast region, this route offers a practical, local feel without significant overnight considerations. It's designed for a single day, allowing for easy completion without needing to break it up.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 4%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 61.9 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to local roads. The overall profile suggests a drive that is less about high-speed highway cruising and more about navigating through communities and connecting local routes. This means you'll likely experience more frequent changes in speed and direction as you progress toward Jackson.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 61.9 miles.

How Hard Is This 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 around 5.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Nashville
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
6
68 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward Jackson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Jackson
5
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 45 Bypass

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Nashville

5.8 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 61.9 mi 1h 7m
Stage Road 5.8 mi 10m
US 45 Bypass 3.2 mi 4m
Airways Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Main Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 61.9 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Jackson, TN.

1

Start on TN 15

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
2

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Nashville
3

Merge onto I 40

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Jackson Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

3.2 mi · 4 min · US 45 Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto Airways Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Airways Boulevard
7

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
8

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.5 mi from Bartlett, TN · 44m into the drive

Downtown Hickory Withe, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hickory Withe, TN

37 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

Arlington, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownsville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 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 61.9 miles.

Arriving in Jackson, TN

The final approach into Jackson, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.43 one way

$22.86 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.55 $25.10
premium $4.89 $14.07 $28.13
diesel $5.61 $16.14 $32.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Late night in Bartlett on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jackson, TN

Late night in Jackson on Friday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 26m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Jackson, TN covers 73.1 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Stage Road, US 45 Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.5 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 $11.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 26m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 68 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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