Origin
Brighton, TN
Evening in Brighton on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brighton, TN to Bartlett, TN
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
222.3 mi
358 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brighton, TN
Cintia Siqueira
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Brighton to Bartlett, Tennessee, prepare for a substantial 222.3-mile journey that takes approximately 4 hours and 36 minutes to complete. This route is best tackled as a single-day trip, as it fits easily into a standard travel schedule. You can expect to spend roughly $34 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the Southeast. The path relies on a combination of East Market Street, US 64, and the Lawrenceburg Highway to get you to your destination. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should stay alert behind the wheel rather than expecting a simple interstate cruise.
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
111.1 miles from Brighton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on driving experience, as this route is characterized by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than long, straight stretches of highway. Only 21% of your journey will be spent on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 49.1-mile stretch along East Market Street, which serves as the most consistent portion of the drive. The personality of this road requires consistent focus, as the mix of local routes and secondary highways keeps the pacing varied and engaging throughout the 222.3-mile trek.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Market Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near SR 275 / Flintville Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 275 / Flintville Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles (US 64 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.4 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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SR 275 / Flintville Road
Turn left onto SR 275 / Flintville Road
Navigation decision point
3
45.5 mi into trip
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~55m in
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US 64 / West College Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West College Street
Navigation decision point
4
91.4 mi into trip
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~1h 47m in
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US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
3
122.6 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
123.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
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US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Market Street | 49.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| US 64 | 47.4 mi | 59m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 44.4 mi | 50m |
| Pulaski Highway | 31 mi | 35m |
| West Cherry Avenue | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| Winchester Highway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Bridge Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Howell Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Howell Hill Road
2
Turn left onto SR 275
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Flintville Road
3
Turn left onto US 64
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Winchester Highway
4
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Mulberry Avenue
5
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street East
6
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgan Avenue North
7
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street West
8
Continue on US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Pulaski Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
West College Street
10
Continue on US 64
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
11
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
13
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hanna Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bridge Avenue
16
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
334 ft
·
9 sec
18
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mulberry Avenue
19
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi
·
26 min
·
West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 64
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
East Market Street
Use the none lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 64
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the none lane.
22
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 4-hour and 36-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset. Since the route covers 222.3 miles, leaving early in the day will help you avoid fatigue and navigate the more technical sections while visibility is at its best. Keep your $34 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you hit the local stretches where service stations might be less frequent. Because you have the flexibility of a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your pace to accommodate local traffic conditions. Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm during your 49.1-mile stretch on East Market Street to make the most of your travel time.
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 111.1 miles from Brighton, TN, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brighton, 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 Brighton, TN
This is one driving day of about 222.3 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brighton, 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 East Market Street for about 49.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.1 mi from Brighton, TN · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.1 miles from Brighton, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bartlett, 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
$33.77 one way
$67.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| premium | $4.80 | $41.97 | $83.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.39 | $98.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.34 | $10.67 |
| Efficient EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.12 | $14.23 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Adamsville, TN
111 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brighton, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 222.3 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Market Street, US 64, Lawrenceburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.1 miles from Brighton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.77 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (SR 275 / Flintville Road): Navigation decision point; at 45.5 miles (US 64 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.4 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brighton, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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