Origin
Red Bank, TN
Afternoon in Red Bank on Monday
Local time
3:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
403.1 mi
649 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 58m
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6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Bank, TN
Chris Flaten
Bartlett, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 403.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Schoolhouse Gap Road, Cavern Road, Dry Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.23 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
201.6 miles from Red Bank, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 403.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Schoolhouse Gap Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Schoolhouse Gap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cavern Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dry Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Cades Cove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Tuckaleechee Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Lamar Alexander Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Schoolhouse Gap Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Pam Lane
121 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pam Lane
2
Turn left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schoolhouse Gap Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cavern Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cavern Road
4
Turn straight onto Dry Valley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dry Valley Road
5
Turn straight onto Old Cades Cove Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cades Cove Road
6
Turn straight onto Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Tuckaleechee Road
7
Turn left onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
14 mi
·
21 min
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
8
Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
27 mi
·
36 min
·
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9
Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 West: Nashville
10
Merge slight left
150 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
13
Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
14
Continue on Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis
190 mi
·
3 hr 25 min
·
I 40 West: Memphis
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64: Bartlett
17
Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
18
Turn straight onto Stage Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
19
Arrive at your destination
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 201.6 miles from Red Bank, TN, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
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 89 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.6 miles or 3h 5m 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 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 Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, TN
This is one driving day of about 403.1 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Red Bank, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 201.6 mi from Red Bank, TN · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.6 miles from Red Bank, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.23 one way
$122.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $67.50 | $134.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $76.10 | $152.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.55 | $179.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 120.9 | 1 | $42.33 | $19.35 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.27 | $16.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.2 | 2 | $56.43 | $25.80 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 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 Monday
Local time
2:48 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
4 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 10m 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 Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 403.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Schoolhouse Gap Road, Cavern Road, Dry Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 201.6 miles from Red Bank, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.23 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Bank, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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