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Trip from Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

54.2 mi

87 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

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

seat of Hardeman County in Tennessee

Bolivar, TN

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city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Stage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 54.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Stage Road 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Stage Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Stage Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Market Street

48 mi · 1 hr 1 min · West Market Street
2

Turn straight onto Stage Road

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
3

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Bolivar, TN · 36m into the drive

human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, TN

27 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.

Popular next leg

Oakland, TN to Bartlett, TN

20.7 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Whiteville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Bolivar, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bartlett, TN

The final approach into Bartlett, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.47 one way

$16.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.30 $18.61
premium $4.89 $10.43 $20.86
diesel $5.61 $11.97 $23.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.69 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.74 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.59 $3.47

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Bolivar, TN

Afternoon in Bolivar on Thursday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Afternoon in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

2:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Oakland, TN

27 mi in

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

1h 12m 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 Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Stage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Bolivar, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bolivar, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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