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Trip from Westmoreland, TN to Bartlett, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

242.1 mi

390 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Westmoreland, TN, TN

Westmoreland, TN

Kelly

city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Westmoreland, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 189.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.85 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

121 miles from Westmoreland, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 34m. Total distance: 242.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 242.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 31E. The longest continuous stretch is about 189.3 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 189.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 31E. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.6 miles in near I 65.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 242.1 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 35.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
35.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 65

Take the exit onto I 65 toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
5
44.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge onto I 65 / Downtown Loop

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
236.1 mi into trip | ~4h 23m 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
236.4 mi into trip | ~4h 23m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Westmoreland, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

44.3 mi in | ~55m | via I 65

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 189.3 mi 3h 24m
US 31E 17.4 mi 22m
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard 15.1 mi 17m
I 65 9 mi 10m
Stage Road 5.6 mi 10m
Long Hollow Pike 2 mi 2m
Downtown Loop 1.6 mi 2m
Austin Peay Highway 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 189.3 mi, about 3h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland, TN and Bartlett, TN.

1

Start on Chief Jenkins Way

186 ft · 14 sec · Chief Jenkins Way
2

Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Austin Peay Highway
3

Turn right onto US 31E; US 231

17 mi · 22 min · US 31E; US 231
4

Continue on US 31E

0.4 mi · 41 sec · West Broadway
5

Turn right onto TN 25

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Red River Road
6

Turn straight onto SR 174

2.0 mi · 2 min · Long Hollow Pike
7

Continue on TN 386

15 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 65

8.7 mi · 10 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto I 65

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 65
Toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 65

1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 48 sec
Exit 84B Toward I 40 West: Memphis
12

Merge onto I 40

189 mi · 3 hr 24 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 18 Toward US 64: Bartlett Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto US 64

5.6 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
Use the left lane.
16

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 121 miles from Westmoreland, TN, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.3 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121 miles or 2h 19m 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 42m

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 Westmoreland, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Westmoreland, TN

This is one driving day of about 242.1 miles and 4h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Westmoreland, 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 189.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 121 mi from Westmoreland, TN · 2h 19m into the drive

city in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dickson, TN

121 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.

Popular next leg

Dickson, TN to Bartlett, TN

160.6 mi · 3h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dickson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121 miles from Westmoreland, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.3 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

$37.85 one way

$75.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.56 $83.11
premium $4.89 $46.59 $93.18
diesel $5.61 $53.45 $106.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.6 0 $25.42 $11.62
Efficient EV 60.5 0 $21.18 $9.68
EV Truck/SUV 96.8 1 $33.89 $15.49

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Westmoreland, TN

Evening in Westmoreland on Thursday

Local time

5:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Evening in Bartlett on Thursday

Local time

5:30 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

5 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

4h 34m 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 Westmoreland, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 242.1 miles and takes about 4h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 31E, Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121 miles from Westmoreland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.85 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 242.1 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 35.6 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.3 miles (I 65): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.6 miles (I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Westmoreland, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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