Trip from Surgoinsville, TN to Bartlett, TN

Drive Time

8h 24m

Distance

451.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Surgoinsville, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 451.1 miles and takes about 8h 24m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Surgoinsville Creek Road, Nelhms Street, West Stone Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.97 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN

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Drive Character

Expect a 8h 24m drive with frequent turns across 451.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Surgoinsville Creek Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Surgoinsville Creek Road	0 mi	0m
Nelhms Street	0 mi	0m
West Stone Drive	0 mi	0m
Rogersville Bypass	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Appalachian Highway	0 mi	0m
Nashville	0 mi	0m
I 24 West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Surgoinsville Creek Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Main Street

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Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road

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Turn slight left onto Nelhms Street

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Turn left onto West Stone Drive

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Continue on Rogersville Bypass

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Continue on West Main Street

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Keep slight right

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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

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Keep slight right

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Take the exit slight right

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis

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Merge slight right onto Downtown Loop

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Continue on Downtown Loop

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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Memphis

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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Bartlett

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Keep slight right to continue on US 64: Bartlett, Somerville

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Turn straight onto Stage Road

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN, or about 0m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 99 miles or 0m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 225.6 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 225.6 miles or 0m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

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 Surgoinsville, 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.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Surgoinsville, TN

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Bartlett, TN

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Surgoinsville, TN.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Overnight candidate

Johnson, TN

226 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Suggested Overnight Stops

Night 1

Johnson, TN

226 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Johnson, TN after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bartlett, TN with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 225.6 mi from Surgoinsville, TN

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$66.97	$133.94
midgrade	$4.25	$75.53	$151.07
premium	$4.65	$82.65	$165.31
diesel	$5.30	$94.20	$188.40

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 157.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Surgoinsville, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 451.1 miles and takes about 8h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Surgoinsville Creek Road, Nelhms Street, West Stone Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.97 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.

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