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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Maynardville, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

399 mi

642 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 20m ★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 50m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 49m
8 PM
7h 24m

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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Downtown Maynardville, TN, TN

Maynardville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Maynardville, TN covers 399 miles and takes about 7h 29m 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 $62.38 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

199.5 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 29m. Total distance: 399 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 29m drive with frequent turns across 399 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Maynardville, 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
Knoxville Bypass
US 441
North Broadway
Maynardville Pike

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 Maynardville, 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

174 mi · 3 hr 9 min · I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8

Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

6.3 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway
10

Turn left onto North Broadway

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Broadway
11

Continue on Maynardville Pike

8.7 mi · 13 min · Maynardville Pike
12

Continue on Maynardville Highway

5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
13

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on Maynardville Highway

2.8 mi · 4 min · Maynardville Highway
15

Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Mulberry Avenue
16

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

157 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.5 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 44m 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 88 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 199.5 miles or 3h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 22m

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN

This is one driving day of about 399 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 199.5 mi from Bartlett, TN · 3h 44m into the drive

city in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, TN

200 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

Mount Carmel, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lafayette, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 199.5 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maynardville, TN

The final approach into Maynardville, 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 Maynardville, 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

$62.38 one way

$124.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $68.49 $136.98
premium $4.89 $76.78 $153.57
diesel $5.61 $88.09 $176.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$62

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.7 1 $41.89 $19.15
Efficient EV 99.8 1 $34.91 $15.96
EV Truck/SUV 159.6 1 $55.86 $25.54

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Night in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maynardville, TN

Late night in Maynardville on Friday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Lafayette, TN

200 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 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

7h 29m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Maynardville, TN covers 399 miles and takes about 7h 29m 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 199.5 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 $62.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 29m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bartlett, TN to Maynardville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Maynardville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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