Origin
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Roan Mountain, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
9h 27m
Distance
504.2 mi
811 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$79
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 19m
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6 AM
9h 27m
8 AM
9h 44m
10 AM
9h 33m
12 PM
9h 31m
3 PM
9h 34m
5 PM
9h 43m
8 PM
9h 22m
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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Roan Mountain, TN
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 27m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Nashville, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
252.1 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 504.2 miles and 9h 27m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Nashville and Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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?
At 9h 27m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 9h 27m, 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 Roan Mountain, 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 | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| James H | — | — |
| University Parkway | — | — |
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 Roan Mountain, TN.
1
Start on Stage Road
5.8 mi
·
10 min
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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
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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
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Downtown Loop
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
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I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
8
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
57 mi
·
1 hr
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I 81 North: Bristol
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
11
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Turn slight right
341 ft
·
8 sec
14
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
University Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Milligan Highway
16
Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milligan Highway
17
Turn right onto Okolona Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolona Road
18
Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Laurels Road
19
Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Creek Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gap Creek Road
21
Turn right onto State Line Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Line Road
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
23
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 252.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 4h 43m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 111 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.1 miles or 4h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 252.1 miles or 4h 43m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roan Mountain, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Roan Mountain, TN
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 252.1 mi from Bartlett, TN · 4h 43m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
333 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Knoxville, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
252 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 252.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 252 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
Arriving in Roan Mountain, TN
The final approach into Roan Mountain, 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 Roan Mountain, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Roan Mountain, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$78.83 one way
$157.65 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $86.55 | $173.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $97.03 | $194.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $111.32 | $222.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$79
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151.3 | 1 | $52.94 | $24.20 |
| Efficient EV | 126.1 | 1 | $44.12 | $20.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.7 | 2 | $70.59 | $32.27 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Roan Mountain, TN
Evening in Roan Mountain on Thursday
Local time
6:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
9h 27m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Roan Mountain, TN covers 504.2 miles and takes about 9h 27m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 252 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 252.1 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 $78.83 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 9h 27m, 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 Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bartlett, TN to Roan Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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