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Trip from Winchester, TN to Bartlett, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 57m

Distance

242.2 mi

390 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 44m ★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m

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

city in Tennessee, USA

Winchester, TN

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city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 242.2 miles across Tennessee, this journey from Winchester to Bartlett takes approximately 4 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $37 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, your path primarily follows East Market Street, US 64, and Lawrenceburg Highway. It is a straightforward route that moves you from the southeastern part of the state toward the western suburbs of Memphis, offering a consistent travel experience throughout the day.

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

121.1 miles from Winchester, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 20% of this route consists of highways. You will spend much of your time on local roads, requiring more active attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 49.1 miles along East Market Street, which provides a brief reprieve from more frequent turns. As you transition between these main arteries, the road's personality shifts from local transit to more sustained stretches. Prepare for a trip that rewards steady focus over high-speed driving.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Avenue Southeast is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

973 ft 278 ft

Total Climb

404 ft

Total Descent

1,099 ft

Highest Point

973 ft

Elevation Range

695 ft

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 4h 57m 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 Winchester, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
1st Avenue Southeast
South College Street
1st Avenue Northeast
David Crockett Highway
Rowe Gap Road
Veterans Memorial Drive
Winchester Highway
Mulberry Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 1st Avenue Southeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Jefferson Street

75 ft · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
2

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast

167 ft · 3 sec · 1st Avenue Southeast
3

Take the exit left toward South College Street

207 ft · 7 sec · South College Street
4

Turn left onto 1st Avenue Northeast

0.4 mi · 33 sec · 1st Avenue Northeast
5

Continue on David Crockett Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · David Crockett Highway
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rowe Gap Road

243 ft · 3 sec · Rowe Gap Road
7

Exit the roundabout onto Rowe Gap Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Rowe Gap Road
8

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Veterans Memorial Drive
9

Continue on David Crockett Highway

13 mi · 14 min · David Crockett Highway
10

Continue on Winchester Highway

17 mi · 19 min · Winchester Highway
11

Continue on Mulberry Avenue

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
12

Continue on College Street East

0.7 mi · 1 min · College Street East
13

Turn slight right onto Morgan Avenue North

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Morgan Avenue North
14

Continue on Washington Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · Washington Street West
15

Continue on Pulaski Highway

31 mi · 35 min · Pulaski Highway
16

Turn left onto West College Street

0.7 mi · 50 sec · West College Street
17

Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

44 mi · 50 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
18

Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
19

Turn right

31 mi · 35 min
20

Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard

522 ft · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Water Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Water Street
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue

4.0 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
23

Continue straight

16 mi · 22 min
24

Take the exit slight right

335 ft · 9 sec
25

Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue
26

Continue on West Cherry Avenue

22 mi · 26 min · West Cherry Avenue
27

Continue on East Market Street

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Market Street
28

Turn straight onto Stage Road

5.8 mi · 10 min · Stage Road
29

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day trip with a 5-hour drive time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Because highway driving is limited to 20% of your total mileage, allow yourself extra time for lower speed limits and traffic signals on local stretches. Keep your $37 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling points, as local roads may have fewer service stations than major interstates. Taking a break right after the 49.1-mile stretch on East Market Street is a great way to break up the drive effectively.

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 121.1 miles from Winchester, TN, or about 2h 28m 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 53 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 121.1 miles or 2h 28m 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 3m

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 Winchester, 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 Winchester, TN

This is one driving day of about 242.2 miles and 4h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Winchester, 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 121.1 mi from Winchester, TN · 2h 28m into the drive

city in Lewis County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hohenwald, 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Pulaski, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Hohenwald, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 121.1 miles from Winchester, 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

$37.87 one way

$75.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.57 $83.15
premium $4.89 $46.61 $93.22
diesel $5.61 $53.47 $106.95

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 72.7 0 $25.43 $11.63
Efficient EV 60.6 0 $21.19 $9.69
EV Truck/SUV 96.9 1 $33.91 $15.50

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

Winchester, TN

Evening in Winchester on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Evening in Bartlett on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 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

18 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 57m 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 Winchester, TN to Bartlett, TN covers 242.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Avenue Southeast, South College Street, 1st Avenue Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.1 miles from Winchester, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.87 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 57m 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 Winchester, TN to Bartlett, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winchester, TN to Bartlett, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 278 ft to 973 ft elevation with about 404 ft of total climbing.

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