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Trip from Greenbrier, TN to Bartlett, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

185.8 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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Downtown Greenbrier, TN, TN

Greenbrier, TN

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Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenbrier, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, SR 49, Center Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.05 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

92.9 miles from Greenbrier, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 185.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 41m highway drive covering 185.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and SR 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.1 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 11 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 145.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and SR 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near SR 48 Alternate / Church Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 48 Alternate / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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25.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | SR 48 Alternate / Church Street

Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate / Church Street

Navigation decision point

5
34.5 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the ramp toward SR 48: Centerville

Navigation decision point

Exit 163 Toward SR 48: Centerville
5
34.7 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
179.8 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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
180 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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 40 145.1 mi 2h 36m
SR 49 17.6 mi 25m
Center Avenue 9.1 mi 16m
SR 48 7.6 mi 11m
Stage Road 5.6 mi 10m
Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
West College Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 145.1 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 49

18 mi · 25 min · SR 49
2

Turn left onto SR 48

7.6 mi · 11 min · SR 48
3

Turn left onto US 70 Business

332 ft · 8 sec · West College Street
4

Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Church Street
5

Continue on SR 48 Alternate

9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 163 Toward SR 48: Centerville
7

Merge onto I 40

145 mi · 2 hr 36 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 18 Toward US 64: Bartlett Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto US 64

5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

TN 15

Trip Plan

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 92.9 miles from Greenbrier, TN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.1 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 41 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 92.9 miles or 1h 56m 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

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 Greenbrier, 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 Greenbrier, TN

This is one driving day of about 185.8 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Greenbrier, 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 145.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.9 mi from Greenbrier, TN · 1h 56m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

93 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.

Popular next leg

Dickson, TN to Bartlett, TN

160.6 mi · 3h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Dickson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Carmel, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Greenbrier, 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 145.1 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.

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.

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 185.8

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

1.8 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

2 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 185.8

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 185.8

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19013734411

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 119.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

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 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 119.4

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

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 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19013732800

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 146

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 185.8

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 185.8

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 185.8

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.05 one way

$58.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.89 $63.79
premium $4.89 $35.76 $71.51
diesel $5.61 $41.02 $82.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Brownsville, Tennessee

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

IKEA Charging Station

Cordova, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

EVBOLT Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Memphis, Tennessee

Tesla

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Electrify America

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Memphis, Tennessee

Blink

1 DCFC

Other: 3 ChargePoint: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 Blink: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.7 0 $19.51 $8.92
Efficient EV 46.5 0 $16.26 $7.43
EV Truck/SUV 74.3 0 $26.01 $11.89

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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

Greenbrier, TN

Night in Greenbrier on Thursday

Local time

11:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Night in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

11:57 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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

3 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

3h 41m 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 Greenbrier, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 185.8 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, SR 49, Center Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.9 miles from Greenbrier, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.05 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (SR 48 Alternate / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 34.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 34.7 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenbrier, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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