Trip from Bartlett, TN to Brighton, TN

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

222.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Brighton, TN covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Water Street, Pickwick Street South, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.00 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

111.1 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 222.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Water Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Water Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pickwick Street South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Wayne Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 64	Unavailable	Refreshing
West College Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Flintville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Water Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Brighton, TN.

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Start on Stage Road

6.4 mi · 11 min · Stage Road

2

Continue straight

72 mi · 1 hr 29 min

3

Turn left

20 mi · 29 min

4

Turn right onto Water Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Water Street

5

Turn left onto Pickwick Street South

344 ft · 12 sec · Pickwick Street South

6

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street

7

Continue on Wayne Road

31 mi · 35 min · Wayne Road

8

Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

9

Continue on United States Route 64

44 mi · 50 min · United States Route 64

10

Continue on West College Street

0.7 mi · 49 sec · West College Street

11

Continue straight

44 mi · 50 min

12

Turn right onto Flintville Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Flintville Road

13

Turn right onto Howell Hill Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Howell Hill Road

14

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 111.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 111.1 miles or 2h 17m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brighton, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN

This is one driving day of about 222.3 miles and 4h 35m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, TN

111 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Brighton, 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 Brighton, TN.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.1 mi from Bartlett, TN

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Carmel, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$33.00	$66.01
midgrade	$4.25	$37.22	$74.44
premium	$4.65	$40.73	$81.46
diesel	$5.30	$46.42	$92.84

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Late night in Bartlett on Saturday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Brighton, TN

Late night in Brighton on Saturday

Local time

2:58 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

4h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Brighton, TN covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Water Street, Pickwick Street South, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.1 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 $33.00 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.

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