Origin
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
170.8 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
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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Loretto, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 $26.70 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.4 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 170.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN is easy. At 3h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Water Street | — | — |
| Pickwick Street South | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Wayne Road | — | — |
| Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard | — | — |
| Route 64 | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| North Military Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Water Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Loretto, TN.
1
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
·
30 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
28 mi
·
31 min
·
United States Route 64
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Keep slight right
400 ft
·
11 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Continue on North Military Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Military Street
14
Turn right onto Church Street
505 ft
·
24 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
16
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 85.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 47m 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 38 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.4 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loretto, 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 170.8 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 85.4 mi from Bartlett, TN · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loretto, TN
The final approach into Loretto, 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 Loretto, 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
$26.70 one way
$53.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.87 | $65.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.91 | $10.93 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Loretto, TN
Evening in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Adamsville, TN
85 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
5 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
3h 35m 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 Loretto, TN covers 170.8 miles and takes about 3h 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 85.4 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 $26.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN is easy. At 3h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Loretto, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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