Origin
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Sewanee, TN
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
254.3 mi
409 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
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6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
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Sewanee, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 254.3 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Bartlett to Sewanee typically takes about 5 hours and 16 minutes behind the wheel. Because the total duration is manageable for a single day, you can easily complete this journey in one go without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $39 for fuel for the one-way trip. Since both endpoints are located within the Southeast, the transit remains entirely within the state. Whether you are heading out for a quick weekend getaway or a necessary visit, the route is straightforward enough to handle as a single-day commitment.
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
127.1 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive relies heavily on US 64, which accounts for the vast majority of your travel time. You will spend about 80% of your journey on major highways, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. A significant portion of the drive includes a long, uninterrupted stretch of 159.5 miles along US 64, requiring you to stay focused during long periods of steady driving. As you transition onto Wayne Road, the character of the pavement shifts slightly, but the overall experience remains centered on maintaining speed and efficiency to reach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 159.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 15 / Stage Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 16m 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: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.7 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TN 15 / Stage Road
Depart onto TN 15 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
78.7 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 64
Turn left onto US 64
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
99.6 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
243.7 mi into trip
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~4h 58m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
253.6 mi into trip
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~5h 13m in
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University Avenue
Turn left onto University Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 159.5 mi | 3h 17m |
| United States Route 64 | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Wayne Road | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| Stage Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Sewanee Highway | 5 mi | 7m |
| Cumberland Street West | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Cowan Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 159.5 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Sewanee, TN.
1
Start on TN 15
6.4 mi
·
11 min
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Stage Road
Use the none lane.
2
Continue on US 64
72 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto US 64
20 mi
·
30 min
·
US 64
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Water Street
5
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft
·
12 sec
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Pickwick Street South
6
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Main Street
7
Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi
·
35 min
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Wayne Road
8
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
9
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
United States Route 64
10
Continue on US 64
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
West College Street
11
Continue on US 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 64
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 41A
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Cowan Highway
15
Continue on US 41A
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Cumberland Street West
16
Continue on US 41A
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Sewanee Highway
17
Continue on US 41A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Sollace M Freeman Highway
18
Turn left onto University Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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University Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
University Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your drive comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs during the 5-hour and 16-minute duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Sewanee with plenty of daylight left. Given the 159.5-mile longest stretch, be sure to monitor your fuel levels before entering the primary highway segments to stay well within your estimated $39 budget. Because the route is optimized for efficiency, use that flexibility to time your single stop around the midpoint of your travel to keep your energy levels consistent until you arrive.
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 127.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.5 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.1 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sewanee, 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 254.3 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 64 for about 159.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.1 mi from Bartlett, TN · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.5 miles.
Arriving in Sewanee, TN
The final approach into Sewanee, 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 Sewanee, 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
$38.63 one way
$77.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $48.01 | $96.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.50 | $112.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.70 | $12.21 |
| Efficient EV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.25 | $10.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.7 | 1 | $35.60 | $16.28 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Sewanee, TN
Evening in Sewanee on Sunday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 16m 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 Sewanee, TN covers 254.3 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, United States Route 64, Wayne Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.1 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 $38.63 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 5h 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.7 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.6 miles (US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Sewanee, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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