Origin
LaFollette, TN
Afternoon in LaFollette on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFollette, TN to Bartlett, TN
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
386.4 mi
622 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
★
6 AM
7h 25m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 32m
12 PM
7h 30m
3 PM
7h 33m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFollette, TN
Natalia Olivera
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Crossing Tennessee from LaFollette to Bartlett is a significant 386.4-mile journey that spans the state from the Southeast region. You should plan for about 7 hours and 24 minutes of driving time, making this a long but manageable one-day trip if you are prepared for a full day behind the wheel. Budgeting approximately $59 for fuel will cover your transit across these two points. Because the route is quite lengthy, you might consider if you prefer a steady push or a more relaxed pace with a few scheduled breaks. It is a straightforward transit across the state, perfect for travelers looking to move efficiently between these two locations.
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
193.2 miles from LaFollette, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 86% of your time spent on major routes like I-40, Harriman Highway, and Frost Bottom Road. You will settle into a long, consistent rhythm during the 326.7-mile stretch on I-40, which makes up the bulk of your journey. While the local roads at the start and end provide a change of pace, the experience is defined by the high-speed, interstate-heavy nature of the trip. Expect a practical, no-nonsense drive where the focus is on covering distance efficiently rather than navigating technical, winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 185.3 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 20 significant decision points across 386.4 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 185.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
185.3 mi into trip
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~3h 40m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
187.4 mi into trip
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~3h 43m 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
190.8 mi into trip
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~3h 48m 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
7
380.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 13m 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
380.7 mi into trip
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~7h 14m 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 LaFollette, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.
Memphis
187.4 mi in
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~3h 43m
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via I 40
Louisville
188.5 mi in
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~3h 45m
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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 |
| West Central Avenue | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 326.7 mi, about 5h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFollette, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on SR 63
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Central Avenue
2
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Pike
3
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
4
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
3.8 mi
·
4 min
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West Central Avenue
5
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Royal Blue Road
6
Take the exit onto US 25W
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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US 25W
Toward Knoxville
7
Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 75; US 25W
Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W
241 ft
·
5 sec
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I 75; US 25W
9
Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto SR 116
3.8 mi
·
9 min
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Creek Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto SR 116
234 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
12
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
13
Continue on SR 330
166 ft
·
3 sec
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Briceville Highway
14
Continue on SR 330
7.1 mi
·
12 min
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Frost Bottom Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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Dutch Valley Road
16
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
17
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto SR 330
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on SR 330
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
20
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
21
Turn left onto SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
22
Continue on SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
23
Merge onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
24
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harriman Highway
25
Continue on US 27
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
26
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
28
Merge onto I 40
134 mi
·
2 hr 24 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
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.
30
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.
31
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
32
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.
33
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.
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the none lane.
37
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Since you have a long day ahead, aim to leave LaFollette early to avoid potential traffic delays as you transition onto the interstate. With two recommended stops along the way, use these breaks to refresh and break up the monotony of the 326.7-mile interstate stretch. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the highway portions, as the constant speed will impact your consumption. Given the 7 hour and 24 minute duration, having your stops planned in advance will help you maintain a steady pace. Flexibility is your best tool here, so adjust your departure time if you prefer to arrive in Bartlett with daylight to spare.
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 193.2 miles from LaFollette, TN, or about 3h 51m 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 85 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.2 miles or 3h 51m 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 15m
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 LaFollette, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from LaFollette, TN
This is one driving day of about 386.4 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from LaFollette, 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 193.2 mi from LaFollette, TN · 3h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.2 miles from LaFollette, 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 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
$58.69 one way
$117.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $64.70 | $129.40 |
| premium | $4.80 | $72.94 | $145.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.84 | $171.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.9 | 1 | $40.57 | $18.55 |
| Efficient EV | 96.6 | 1 | $33.81 | $15.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.6 | 1 | $54.10 | $24.73 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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
Afternoon in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
3:46 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 24m 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 LaFollette, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 386.4 miles and takes about 7h 24m 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 193.2 miles from LaFollette, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.69 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 20 significant decision points across 386.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 185.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between LaFollette, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Memphis and Louisville.
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