The drive from Graysville, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, John Bragg Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 157.6 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.40 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164.4 miles from Graysville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 328.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 23m highway drive covering 328.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 157.6 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 31 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 157.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 303 / Dayton Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 328.8 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: at 0.2 miles (SR 303 / Dayton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 103.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 303 / Dayton Avenue
Turn right onto SR 303 / Dayton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
103.8 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
8
110.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
7
322.8 mi into trip|~6h 12m 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
323 mi into trip|~6h 12m 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.
On the drive from Graysville, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
110.7 mi in|~2h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
157.6 mi
2h 49m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi
18m
TN 8
12.6 mi
17m
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi
17m
SR 111
11.5 mi
13m
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi
11m
Dayton Pike
9.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 157.6 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graysville, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Pikeville Avenue
0.2 mi·38 sec·Pikeville Avenue
2
Turn right onto SR 303
348 ft·12 sec·Dayton Avenue
3
Continue on SR 303
0.4 mi·48 sec·Dayton Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 27
0.5 mi·35 sec·Rhea County Highway
5
Continue on US 27
9.8 mi·11 min·Dayton Pike
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto TN 111
5.4 mi·6 min·TN 111
8
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
9
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
10
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi·9 min·State Highway 8
11
Continue on TN 8
12 mi·17 min·Harrison Ferry Road
12
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi·1 min·Beersheba Highway
13
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Colville Street
14
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Chancery Street
15
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi·26 sec·West Morford Street
16
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on US 70S
10 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
18
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi·10 min·McMinnville Highway
19
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
20
Continue on US 70S
16 mi·18 min·John Bragg Highway
21
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi·5 min·South Rutherford Boulevard
22
Turn left onto US 231
0.3 mi·22 sec·South Church Street
Use the left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 24 West: NashvilleUse the right lane.
24
Merge onto I 24
6.5 mi·6 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 74AToward I 840 West: Memphis, FranklinUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto I 840
54 mi·58 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 40
158 mi·2 hr 49 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 18Toward US 64: BartlettUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, SomervilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
31
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.4 miles from Graysville, TN, or about 3h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.6 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 72 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 3h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
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 Graysville, 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 Graysville, TN
This is one driving day of about 328.8 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Graysville, 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 157.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.4 mi from Graysville, TN
· 3h 21m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 113.4
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.6
1
$34.52
$15.78
Efficient EV
82.2
0
$28.77
$13.15
EV Truck/SUV
131.5
1
$46.03
$21.04
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Graysville, TN
Afternoon
in Graysville on Friday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Afternoon
in Bartlett on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Graysville, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, John Bragg 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 164.4 miles from Graysville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.40 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 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 328.8 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: at 0.2 miles (SR 303 / Dayton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 103.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Graysville, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
