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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Lebanon, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 14m

Distance

227.7 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 1m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 21m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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city in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Lebanon, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Lebanon, TN covers 227.7 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Nashville, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.60 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

113.8 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 227.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 14m drive with frequent turns across 227.7 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.
Nashville is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Lebanon, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Nashville
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
I 40 East
Downtown Loop
US 231
Murfreesboro Road
South Cumberland Street
Tennessee Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Nashville — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Stage Road

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
2

Take the exit slight left toward Nashville

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Nashville
3

Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

189 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
4

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
5

Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

2.4 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
6

Continue on Downtown Loop

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

27 mi · 29 min · I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville

0.1 mi · 21 sec · US 231: Lebanon, Hartsville
9

Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Murfreesboro Road
10

Continue on South Cumberland Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Cumberland Street
11

Turn right onto Tennessee Boulevard

358 ft · 15 sec · Tennessee Boulevard
12

Turn left onto South College Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South College Street
13

Turn left onto East Main Street

361 ft · 6 sec · East Main Street
14

Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

66 ft · 1 sec · Public Square
15

Arrive at your destination

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 113.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

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 50 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.8 miles or 2h 7m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, 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 227.7 miles and 4h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.8 mi from Bartlett, TN · 2h 7m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

114 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

Jackson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dickson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lebanon, TN

The final approach into Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, 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

$35.60 one way

$71.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.09 $78.17
premium $4.89 $43.82 $87.64
diesel $5.61 $50.27 $100.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.3 0 $23.91 $10.93
Efficient EV 56.9 0 $19.92 $9.11
EV Truck/SUV 91.1 1 $31.88 $14.57

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 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 Friday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lebanon, TN

Late night in Lebanon on Friday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°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

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

4h 14m 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 Lebanon, TN covers 227.7 miles and takes about 4h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nashville, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.8 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 $35.60 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 4h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Lebanon, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bartlett, TN to Lebanon, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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