The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.2 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.63 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
101.2 miles from Lewisburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 202.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 75.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 121 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|North 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
121 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
121.2 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
196.3 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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
196.6 mi into trip|~3h 53m 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
75.2 mi
1h 21m
Linden Highway
51.3 mi
59m
Hampshire Pike
16.3 mi
19m
Columbia Highway
13 mi
16m
New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi
15m
US 412
10.5 mi
11m
Stage Road
5.6 mi
10m
New Columbia Highway
5.2 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 75.2 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi·17 sec·this road
2
Continue on US 31A Business; US 431 Business
400 ft·17 sec·West Church Street
3
Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·North 3rd Avenue
4
Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Franklin Avenue
5
Continue on Franklin Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Franklin Road
6
Continue on Franklin Road
0.3 mi·41 sec·Franklin Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 431
0.1 mi·13 sec·North Ellington Parkway
8
Continue on US 431
5.2 mi·7 min·New Columbia Highway
9
Continue on TN 50
11 mi·15 min·New Lewisburg Highway
10
Continue on TN 50
4.3 mi·6 min·James M Campbell Boulevard East
11
Turn left onto US 412 Business; SR 50
16 mi·19 min·Hampshire Pike
12
Continue on US 412
13 mi·16 min·Columbia Highway
13
Continue on US 412
4.6 mi·5 min·East Main Street
14
Continue on US 412
51 mi·59 min·Linden Highway
15
Continue on US 412
2.2 mi·2 min·West Church Sttreet
16
Continue on US 412
10 mi·11 min·US 412
17
Turn right onto SR 152
0.8 mi·1 min·Law Road
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
19
Merge onto I 40
75 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 18Toward US 64: BartlettUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, SomervilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
23
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 101.2 miles from Lewisburg, TN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.2 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.2 miles or 2h 7m 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 19m
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 Lewisburg, 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 Lewisburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 202.3 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Lewisburg, 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 75.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.2 mi from Lewisburg, TN
· 2h 7m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.24
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.70
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.32
$12.95
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 18, 2026
Origin
Lewisburg, TN
Late night
in Lewisburg on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
1:35 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
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lewisburg, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Linden Highway, Hampshire Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Lewisburg, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.63 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 121 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.2 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lewisburg, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
