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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Pegram, TN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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 Pegram, TN, TN

Pegram, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Pegram, TN covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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, Stage Road, East Kingston Spring for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 169.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.14 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

90 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 180 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 180 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 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 169.5 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Pegram, TN is easy. At 3h 21m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Nashville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Nashville
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | 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.
8
175.6 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 188 Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
4
175.8 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in | SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road

Turn left onto SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road

Navigation decision point

4
176.2 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | SR 249 / East Kingston Spring

Turn right onto SR 249 / East Kingston Spring

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 169.5 mi 3h 2m
Stage Road 5.8 mi 10m
East Kingston Spring 2.5 mi 4m
US 70 1.3 mi 1m
Luyben Hills Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 169.5 mi, about 3h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Pegram, 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

169 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 188 Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn left onto SR 249

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Luyben Hills Road
6

Turn right onto SR 249

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Kingston Spring
7

At end of road, turn right onto US 70; SR 249

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 70; SR 249
8

Arrive at destination

US 70

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 90 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.5 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 40 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pegram, 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 180 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 169.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90 mi from Bartlett, TN · 1h 41m into the drive

town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, TN

90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Carmel, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 169.5 miles.

Arriving in Pegram, TN

The final approach into Pegram, 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 Pegram, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.14 one way

$56.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.90 $61.80
premium $4.89 $34.64 $69.28
diesel $5.61 $39.74 $79.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54 0 $18.90 $8.64
Efficient EV 45 0 $15.75 $7.20
EV Truck/SUV 72 0 $25.20 $11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Late night in Bartlett on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pegram, TN

Late night in Pegram on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 21m 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 Pegram, TN covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Stage Road, East Kingston Spring. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90 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 $28.14 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 Pegram, TN is easy. At 3h 21m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Pegram, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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