Drive Time
7h 14m
Distance
378.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Caryville, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 378.3 miles and takes about 7h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Knoxville, US 25W South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.16 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.2 miles from Caryville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 7h 14m drive with frequent turns across 378.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knoxville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 25W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Briceville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frost Bottom Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dutch Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Caryville, TN and Bartlett, TN.
Start on Mountain Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Take the ramp straight
Turn right onto Knoxville
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
Keep slight right
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Creek Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
Continue on Briceville Highway
Continue on Briceville Highway
Continue on Frost Bottom Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
Continue on Walden Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
Continue on Harriman Highway
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
Continue on Harriman Highway
Continue on Hannah Highway
Continue on North Roane Street
Turn left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
Continue on Downtown Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett
Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Turn straight onto Stage Road
Arrive at your destination
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 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 83 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.2 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Caryville, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caryville, TN
This is one driving day of about 378.3 miles and 7h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.2 mi from Caryville, TN · 3h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 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.
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 189.2 miles from Caryville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$56.16 one way
$112.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $63.34 | $126.69 |
| premium | $4.65 | $69.32 | $138.63 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $79.00 | $157.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
| Efficient EV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.10 | $15.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.3 | 1 | $52.96 | $24.21 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Caryville on Saturday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Hendersonville, TN
189 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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