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Trip from Gleason, TN to Bartlett, TN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

119.8 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 25m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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town in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Gleason, TN

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Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gleason, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Highland Drive, Medina Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.9 miles from Gleason, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 119.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 35m highway drive covering 119.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Highland Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 62 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 21 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 62 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Highland Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 119.8 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 190 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 190): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Main Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 190 / North Cedar Street

Turn left onto SR 190 / North Cedar Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 190

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 190

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
113.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward US 64: Bartlett

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18 Toward US 64: Bartlett
9
114 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 62 mi 1h 7m
Highland Drive 16.9 mi 25m
Medina Highway 11 mi 14m
State Highway 22 7.7 mi 10m
US 45E 7.6 mi 11m
Stage Road 5.6 mi 10m
Atwood Highway 2.8 mi 4m
South 1st Street 2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 62 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

77 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Main Street

290 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto SR 190

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Cedar Street
4

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 190

149 ft · 4 sec · SR 190
5

Turn right onto SR 190

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Union Street
6

Continue on SR 190

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road
7

Turn right onto TN 22

7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
9

Turn straight onto US 79

17 mi · 25 min · Highland Drive
10

Continue on US 70A; US 79

0.7 mi · 1 min · Atwood Highway
11

Continue on US 70A; US 79

2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
12

Continue on US 70A; US 79

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street
13

Turn left onto US 45E

2.0 mi · 4 min · South 1st Street
14

Continue on US 45E

11 mi · 14 min · Medina Highway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 45E

7.6 mi · 11 min · US 45E
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
17

Merge onto I 40; US 412

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 40; US 412
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 18 Toward US 64: Bartlett Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto US 64

5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

TN 15

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.9 miles from Gleason, TN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62 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 26 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.9 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

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 Gleason, 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 Gleason, TN

This is one driving day of about 119.8 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Gleason, 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 I 40 for about 62 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.9 mi from Gleason, TN · 1h 25m into the drive

human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Humboldt, TN

60 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

Milan, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bells, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.9 miles from Gleason, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62 miles.

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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bartlett, Tennessee

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

0.1 mi

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 51.3

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.3

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 51.3

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.3

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.3

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19013734411

Visit website

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 77

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19013732800

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 111.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 111.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 111.2

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665212658

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 119.8

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 119.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.73 one way

$37.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.56 $41.13
premium $4.89 $23.05 $46.11
diesel $5.61 $26.45 $52.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.58 $5.75
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.48 $4.79
EV Truck/SUV 47.9 0 $16.77 $7.67

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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

Gleason, TN

Late night in Gleason on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Late night in Bartlett on Friday

Local time

1:49 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 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

2h 35m 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 Gleason, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 119.8 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Highland Drive, Medina Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.9 miles from Gleason, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.73 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 119.8 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: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 190 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 190): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Gleason, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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