Origin
Elizabethton, TN
Morning in Elizabethton on Friday
Local time
10:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elizabethton, TN to Bartlett, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 5m
Distance
489.9 mi
788 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 57m
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6 AM
9h 6m
8 AM
9h 22m
10 AM
9h 11m
12 PM
9h 10m
3 PM
9h 12m
5 PM
9h 21m
8 PM
9h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elizabethton, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elizabethton, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 489.9 miles and takes about 9h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 40, I 81, James H. Quillen Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 399.9 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.59 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
245 miles from Elizabethton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 9h 5m highway drive covering 489.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 399.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 399.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.9 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 489.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 133.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
133.9 mi into trip
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~2h 34m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
288.8 mi into trip
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~5h 21m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
290.9 mi into trip
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~5h 24m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
294.3 mi into trip
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~5h 29m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
9
484.2 mi into trip
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~8h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elizabethton, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
133.9 mi in
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~2h 34m
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via I 40
Memphis
290.9 mi in
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~5h 24m
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via I 40
Louisville
292 mi in
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~5h 26m
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via I 40
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 399.9 mi | 7h 15m |
| I 81 | 57.1 mi | 1h 1m |
| James H. Quillen Parkway | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| West Elk Avenue | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| Stage Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Sycamore Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 399.9 mi, about 7h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on this road
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East Elk Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Elk Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
286 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on East E Street
445 ft
·
23 sec
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East E Street
5
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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North Sycamore Street
6
Turn left onto US 321; SR 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
7
Continue on US 321; SR 67
7.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Elk Avenue
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 26; US 19W; US 23
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 8A
Toward I 81 South: Knoxville
11
Merge onto I 81
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 81
12
Continue on I 81
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 81
Exit 1B
Toward I 40 West: Knoxville
13
Merge onto I 40
53 mi
·
59 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
190 mi
·
3 hr 25 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
23
Arrive at destination
TN 15
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 245 miles from Elizabethton, TN, or about 4h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 399.9 miles.
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 108 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 245 miles or 4h 34m 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 245 miles or 4h 34m
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 7h 56m
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 Elizabethton, 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 Elizabethton, TN
Aim for roughly 245 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bartlett, TN
Aim for roughly 245 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 108 miles from Elizabethton, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 399.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 245 mi from Elizabethton, TN · 4h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
245 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 Sparta, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
245 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sparta, TN after about 245 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 245 miles from Elizabethton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 399.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 245 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bartlett, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.59 one way
$153.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
171 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $84.09 | $168.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $94.28 | $188.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $108.16 | $216.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 171.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147 | 1 | $51.44 | $23.52 |
| Efficient EV | 122.5 | 1 | $42.87 | $19.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 196 | 2 | $68.59 | $31.35 |
Gas CO2
171 kg
EV CO2
57 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.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Morning in Bartlett on Friday
Local time
9:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sparta, TN
245 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.
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 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
9h 5m 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 Elizabethton, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 489.9 miles and takes about 9h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 81, James H. Quillen Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 245 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 245 miles from Elizabethton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.59 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 489.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 133.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 288.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Elizabethton, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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