The drive from Bartlett, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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, SR 99 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.9 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.61 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
110.7 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Shelbyville, TN covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m, 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 27 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 112.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 176.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
5
176.9 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|US 412
Take the exit onto US 412
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
203.2 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|US 31A; SR 99 / Nashville Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; SR 99 / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
5
221.3 mi into trip|~4h 29m in|Public Square East
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
Navigation decision point
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 Shelbyville, 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
112.9 mi
2h 13m
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
75 mi
1h 21m
SR 99
7.5 mi
11m
US 41A
7.2 mi
10m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Old Columbia Road East
5.5 mi
9m
Old Columbia Road
2.4 mi
4m
Old Columbia Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 112.9 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Shelbyville, 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
44 mi·51 min·US 412
12
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 412
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
18 mi·21 min·US 412
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 431; SR 99
0.8 mi·1 min·Lewisburg and Franklin Pike
15
Turn left onto SR 99
7.5 mi·11 min·SR 99
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 31A; SR 99
0.2 mi·24 sec·Nashville Highway
17
Turn right onto SR 270
5.5 mi·9 min·Old Columbia Road East
18
Continue on SR 270
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Columbia Highway
19
Continue on SR 270
2.4 mi·4 min·Old Columbia Road
20
Turn right onto US 41A
7.2 mi·10 min·US 41A
21
Turn right onto US 231
0.9 mi·1 min·Lane Parkway
22
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft·8 sec·East Lane Street
23
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.2 mi·17 sec·North Jefferson Street
24
Turn right onto East Depot Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·East Depot Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Public Square East
344 ft·20 sec·Public Square East
26
Continue on Public Square North
103 ft·4 sec·Public Square North
27
Arrive at destination
Public Square North
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 110.7 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.9 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 49 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbyville, 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 221.4 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 112.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 110.7 mi from Bartlett, TN
· 2h 6m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.61 one way
$69.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.00
$76.01
premium
$4.89
$42.61
$85.21
diesel
$5.61
$48.88
$97.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.25
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.37
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shelbyville, TN
Late night
in Shelbyville on Saturday
Local time
12:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 30m 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 Shelbyville, TN covers 221.4 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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, SR 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.7 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 $34.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.4 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 176.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Shelbyville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward 152: Lexington along the way.
