Trip from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

334.1 mi

538 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 6m ★

6 AM

6h 19m

8 AM

6h 44m

10 AM

6h 27m

12 PM

6h 25m

3 PM

6h 29m

5 PM

6h 43m

8 PM

6h 11m

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

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Bartlett, TN

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town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Walden, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN covers 334.1 miles and takes about 6h 18m 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, I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 157.9 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.23 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

167.1 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 18m. Total distance: 334.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN covers 334.1 miles and takes about 6h 18m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 19 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 157.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

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.

164 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

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

Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

164.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

217 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

217.8 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

Franklin

164 mi in | ~3h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway	157.9 mi	2h 50m
I 24	103.1 mi	1h 54m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	52.2 mi	55m
Stage Road	5.8 mi	10m
US 27	3.4 mi	4m
Taft Highway	3.1 mi	4m
Signal Mountain Boulevard	3 mi	4m
Signal Mountain Road	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 157.9 mi, about 2h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on TN 15

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Nashville

Merge onto I 40

158 mi · 2 hr 50 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

Merge onto I 840

52 mi · 55 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 53A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 24

103 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 24

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

Continue on US 27

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Turn straight onto US 127

1.6 mi · 2 min · Signal Mountain Road

Continue on US 127

3.0 mi · 4 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

Continue on US 127

3.1 mi · 4 min · Taft Highway

Turn slight right onto Fairmount Pike

0.3 mi · 1 min · Fairmount Pike

Turn slight right onto Key-Hulse Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Key-Hulse Road

Continue on Lake Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue

Turn left onto Ivory Avenue

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Ivory Avenue

Arrive at destination

Ivory Avenue

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 167.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.1 miles or 3h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walden, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bartlett, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 334.1 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 157.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.1 mi from Bartlett, TN · 3h 5m into the drive

city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

167 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

Huntingdon, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.1 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 157.9 miles.

Arriving in Walden, TN

The final approach into Walden, 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 Walden, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 218.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.23 one way

$104.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$57.35	$114.70
premium	$4.89	$64.29	$128.59
diesel	$5.61	$73.77	$147.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brownsville, Tennessee

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

IKEA Charging Station

Cordova, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Memphis, Tennessee

Tesla

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Blink

1 DCFC

Other: 3 ChargePoint: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 Blink: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.2	1	$35.08	$16.04
Efficient EV	83.5	0	$29.23	$13.36
EV Truck/SUV	133.6	1	$46.77	$21.38

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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

Morning in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

11:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walden, TN

Afternoon in Walden on Thursday

Local time

12:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

1 hour later

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

Temperature spread

7 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

6h 18m 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 Walden, TN covers 334.1 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I 24, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 167.1 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 $52.23 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Walden, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Walden, TN

National Parks Near This Route

Stones River National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bartlett, TN

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7 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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