The drive from Bartlett, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m 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, Stage Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.5 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.1 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 174.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m, 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 15 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 84.5 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 3h 26m 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 Mount Pleasant, 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
84.5 mi
1h 39m
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
75 mi
1h 21m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Pisgah Ridge Road
5.7 mi
9m
1st Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Law Road
0.7 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Main Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Mount Pleasant, 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
34 mi·40 min·US 412
12
Turn right onto TN 166
5.7 mi·9 min·Pisgah Ridge Road
13
Continue on TN 166
1.8 mi·3 min·1st Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto SR 166; SR 243
0.3 mi·30 sec·North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
SR 166; SR 243
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 87.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 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 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.1 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 174.3 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.1 mi from Bartlett, TN
· 1h 39m into the drive
The midpoint is around 87.1 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 US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, TN
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.25 one way
$54.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.92
$59.84
premium
$4.89
$33.54
$67.08
diesel
$5.61
$38.48
$76.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.3
0
$18.30
$8.37
Efficient EV
43.6
0
$15.25
$6.97
EV Truck/SUV
69.7
0
$24.40
$11.16
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Afternoon
in Bartlett on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mount Pleasant, TN
Afternoon
in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
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
3h 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 Mount Pleasant, TN covers 174.3 miles and takes about 3h 26m 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, Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.1 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 $27.25 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m 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 Mount Pleasant, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
