Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night in Bartlett on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Bruceton, TN
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Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
120.8 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
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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Bruceton, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Bruceton, TN covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 $18.89 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.4 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 120.8 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. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 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 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the exit toward Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Nashville
5
6.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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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...
5
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 70
5
111.9 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 70 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 70 / East Main Street
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 Bruceton, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
95.6 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Lexington
95.6 mi in
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~1h 48m
Huntingdon
95.6 mi in
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~1h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 89.5 mi | 1h 36m |
| TN 22 | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Broadway of America | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Veterans Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 70 | 0.3 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 Bruceton, 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
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
TN 22
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 70
10
Merge onto US 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Veterans Drive
11
Take the exit onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 70
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on US 70
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway of America
14
Continue on US 70
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 70
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 60.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bruceton, 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 120.8 miles and 2h 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 60.4 mi from Bartlett, TN · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 60.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 miles.
Arriving in Bruceton, TN
The final approach into Bruceton, 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 Bruceton, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.89 one way
$37.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.25 | $46.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.91 | $7.73 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Bruceton, TN
Late night in Bruceton on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
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
2h 24m 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 Bruceton, TN covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 60.4 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 $18.89 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 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 Bruceton, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington and Huntingdon.
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