The drive from Bartlett, TN to Lewisburg, TN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, New Lewisburg Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
101.2 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Lewisburg, TN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 98 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 8 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 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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.
5
81.1 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward 152: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 93
Toward 152: Lexington
4
81.3 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|SR 152 / Law Road
Turn right onto SR 152 / Law Road
Navigation decision point
4
133 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Lewisburg, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
152: Lexington
81.1 mi in|~1h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
98 mi
1h 55m
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
75 mi
1h 21m
New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi
15m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
New Columbia Highway
5.2 mi
7m
James M Campbell Boulevard West
4.3 mi
6m
North Ellington Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
Law Road
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 98 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Lewisburg, 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
75 mi·1 hr 21 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 93Toward 152: Lexington
5
Turn right onto SR 152
0.7 mi·49 sec·Law Road
6
Turn left onto US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
7
Turn left onto US 412
7.5 mi·8 min·US 412
8
Continue on US 412;SR 114
3.5 mi·3 min·US 412;SR 114
9
Merge onto US 412; SR 114
16 mi·17 min·US 412; SR 114
10
Continue on US 412; SR 100
14 mi·16 min·US 412; SR 100
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
47 mi·56 min·US 412
12
Turn right onto SR 50
4.3 mi·6 min·James M Campbell Boulevard West
13
Continue on TN 50
11 mi·15 min·New Lewisburg Highway
14
Continue on SR 50
5.2 mi·7 min·New Columbia Highway
15
Continue on US 431
1.3 mi·1 min·North Ellington Parkway
16
Turn right onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.4 mi·48 sec·Verona Avenue
17
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
0.5 mi·56 sec·North 2nd Avenue
18
Enter roundabout onto US 31A Business; US 431 Business
247 ft·5 sec·North 2nd Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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 101.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisburg, 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 202.4 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 US 412 for about 98 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Bartlett, TN
· 1h 56m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.25
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.71
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.34
$12.95
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewisburg, TN
Late night
in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
4h 3m 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 Lewisburg, TN covers 202.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, New Lewisburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 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 $31.64 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 is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 8 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 81.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Lewisburg, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
