Trip from Jacksboro, TN to Bartlett, TN

Drive Time

7h 18m

Distance

381.4 mi

614 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 8m ★

6 AM

7h 18m

8 AM

7h 40m

10 AM

7h 26m

12 PM

7h 24m

3 PM

7h 27m

5 PM

7h 38m

8 PM

7h 12m

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

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Jacksboro, TN

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Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 381.4 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Jacksboro to Bartlett is a significant cross-state journey that typically takes 7 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the route is highway-focused, it is feasible as a one-day trip if you are comfortable with a full day behind the wheel, though it remains a substantial commitment. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to cover the distance effectively. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast, you will remain within the same regional climate and cultural landscape throughout your travels. Whether you are heading west for business or visiting family, this drive offers a direct path between the two points that minimizes unnecessary detours.

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

190.7 miles from Jacksboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 87% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-40, which accounts for a lengthy 326.7-mile stretch of your journey. While the route begins with local transitions via Harriman Highway and Frost Bottom Road, the experience quickly shifts into a sustained interstate grind. This consistency allows for steady progress, but you should prepare for the repetitive nature of long-haul highway driving. The transition from the local road network onto the interstate is the primary change in the road's personality, moving from slower, localized driving to a high-capacity thoroughfare.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 36 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 326.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Harriman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 180.3 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 381.4 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 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

180.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | 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

185.8 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | 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

375.5 mi into trip | ~7h 7m 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

375.7 mi into trip | ~7h 7m 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 Along This Route

Between Jacksboro, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

Memphis

182.4 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 40

Louisville

183.5 mi in | ~3h 38m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	326.7 mi	5h 53m
Harriman Highway	9.8 mi	11m
Frost Bottom Road	7.1 mi	12m
US 25W	5.7 mi	6m
Stage Road	5.6 mi	10m
Briceville Highway	5.3 mi	9m
North Roane Street	4.1 mi	4m
Creek Street	3.8 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 326.7 mi, about 5h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

275 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

Continue on US 25W; TN 63

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

Take the exit onto US 25W

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 25W

Toward Knoxville

Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 75; US 25W

Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W

241 ft · 5 sec · I 75; US 25W

Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto SR 116

3.8 mi · 9 min · Creek Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 116

234 ft · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 116

5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 330

166 ft · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 330

7.1 mi · 12 min · Frost Bottom Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 330

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

Continue on SR 330

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walden Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Spring Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 330

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Continue on SR 330

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto SR 330

447 ft · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

Turn left onto SR 61

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

Continue on SR 61

9.6 mi · 10 min · Harriman Highway

Merge onto US 27

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Harriman Highway

Continue on US 27

2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

Continue on US 27

4.1 mi · 4 min · North Roane Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto I 40

134 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 40

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 40

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Exit 210A Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 18 Toward US 64: Bartlett Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 64

5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

TN 15

Trip Plan

To manage the 7-hour and 18-minute duration effectively, plan for at least two strategic stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest uninterrupted segment covers 326.7 miles, you should prioritize refueling during the early stages of your interstate travel rather than waiting until your gauge is low. Leaving Jacksboro early in the morning is the best way to avoid peak congestion and ensure you arrive in Bartlett before nightfall. Because the route is heavily reliant on I-40, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports for any unexpected delays that could extend your total travel time. Embracing this one-day schedule provides you with the flexibility to reach your destination in a single push without the need for an overnight stay.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 190.7 miles from Jacksboro, TN, or about 3h 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 326.7 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 84 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.7 miles or 3h 47m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TN

This is one driving day of about 381.4 miles and 7h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Jacksboro, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 326.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 190.7 mi from Jacksboro, TN · 3h 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

191 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.7 miles from Jacksboro, 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 326.7 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.93 one way

$115.86 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 133 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$63.86	$127.72
premium	$4.80	$72.00	$144.00
diesel	$5.64	$84.73	$169.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.4	1	$40.05	$18.31
Efficient EV	95.4	1	$33.37	$15.26
EV Truck/SUV	152.6	1	$53.40	$24.41

Gas CO2

133 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Jacksboro, TN

Afternoon in Jacksboro on Sunday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

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

7h 18m 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 Jacksboro, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 381.4 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Harriman Highway, Frost Bottom Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 190.7 miles from Jacksboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.93 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.

Between Jacksboro, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.

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Trip from Jacksboro, TN to Bartlett, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bartlett, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jacksboro, TN

Bartlett, TN

1 hour earlier

3 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 18m on the road

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