The drive from Bartlett, TN to Smyrna, TN covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, TN 22, Stage Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.51 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.
Midpoint
56 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 112 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 112 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 89.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Smyrna, TN is easy. At 2h 25m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 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
95.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
4
95.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|SR 22
Turn left onto SR 22
Navigation decision point
5
107.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|Westport Road
At end of road, turn right onto Westport Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartlett, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Nashville
5.8 mi in|~10m
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
95.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Lexington
95.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Huntingdon
95.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
89.5 mi
1h 36m
TN 22
10.1 mi
13m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi
9m
Davis Chapel Road
1.3 mi
5m
Hawkins Creek Road
1.1 mi
4m
Westport Road
1 mi
4m
Lexington Clarksburg Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Smyrna, 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
90 mi·1 hr 36 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
5
Turn left onto SR 22
376 ft·4 sec·SR 22
6
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi·7 min·TN 22
7
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lexington Clarksburg Road
8
Continue on TN 22
4.7 mi·6 min·TN 22
9
Turn right onto Davis Chapel Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Davis Chapel Road
10
Continue on Davis Chapel Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Davis Chapel Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Westport Road
1.0 mi·4 min·Westport Road
12
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.1 mi·30 sec·Hawkins Creek Road
13
Continue on Hawkins Creek Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Hawkins Creek Road
14
Turn left onto Buck Ditch Road
2.4 mi·9 min·Buck Ditch Road
15
Arrive at destination
Buck Ditch Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smyrna, 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 112 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 89.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Bartlett, TN
· 1h 5m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.51 one way
$35.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.23
$38.45
premium
$4.89
$21.55
$43.11
diesel
$5.61
$24.73
$49.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Smyrna, TN
Afternoon
in Smyrna on Friday
Local time
2:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Brownsville, TN
56 mi in
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
2h 25m 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 Smyrna, TN covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, TN 22, Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56 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 $17.51 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.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Smyrna, TN is easy. At 2h 25m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 95.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bartlett, TN and Smyrna, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
