Origin
Spencer, TN
Afternoon in Spencer on Wednesday
Local time
4:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
286.3 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencer, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Highway, Sparta Street, Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.76 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
143.2 miles from Spencer, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 286.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Highway 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | — | — |
| Sparta Street | — | — |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Nashville Highway | — | — |
| McMinnville Highway | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| John Bragg Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Sparta Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sparta Street
2
Turn right
1.4 mi
·
2 min
3
At the end of the road, turn right
14 mi
·
20 min
4
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
5
Keep slight left
102 ft
·
3 sec
6
Turn left onto Sparta Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sparta Highway
7
Continue on Sparta Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sparta Street
8
Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
10
Keep slight left
423 ft
·
13 sec
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Nashville Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
13
Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
14
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on John Bragg Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
16
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
17
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Church Street
18
Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 24 West: Nashville
19
Merge slight left
6.5 mi
·
6 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
21
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
54 mi
·
58 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
22
Merge slight left
158 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64: Bartlett
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
25
Turn straight onto Stage Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
26
Arrive at your destination
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 143.2 miles from Spencer, TN, or about 2h 44m 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 63 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.2 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Spencer, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spencer, TN
This is one driving day of about 286.3 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Spencer, 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 143.2 mi from Spencer, TN · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.2 miles from Spencer, 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
$44.76 one way
$89.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.14 | $98.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.10 | $110.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.21 | $126.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.05 | $11.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.08 | $18.32 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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 Wednesday
Local time
4:40 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
17 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
5h 29m 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 Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Highway, Sparta Street, Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.2 miles from Spencer, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.76 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 5h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spencer, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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