Traveling from Ardmore to Bartlett covers 198.4 miles across Tennessee, making for a manageable journey that takes about 4 hours and 12 minutes of drive time. Because this is a single-day trip, you can easily complete the entire route in one go without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting around $30 for fuel will get you from the Southeast region of the state to your destination comfortably. Since the drive is relatively straightforward, it functions well as a direct transit route rather than a multi-day excursion. You will primarily utilize US 64, East Market Street, and Lawrenceburg Highway to navigate between these two points. It is a practical path for those looking to cross the state efficiently while keeping travel logistics simple.
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
99.2 miles from Ardmore, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
52.2 mi
1h 5m
East Market Street
49.1 mi
1h 2m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi
26m
US 31
14.6 mi
21m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Bridge Avenue
4 mi
6m
Main Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 52.2 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore, TN and Bartlett, TN.
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Start on TN 7
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
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Continue on TN 7
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Highway 7
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Continue on US 31
15 mi·21 min·US 31
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Turn left onto US 64
4.8 mi·5 min·US 64
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Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi·50 sec·West College Street
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Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·Lawrenceburg Highway
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Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·56 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right onto US 64
31 mi·35 min·US 64
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft·17 sec·Hanna Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Water Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi·6 min·Bridge Avenue
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Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi·23 min·US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
334 ft·9 sec
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Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi·26 min·West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 64
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·East Market Street
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Turn straight onto US 64
5.8 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 12-minute transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route relies heavily on state and federal highways, keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 52.2-mile stretch on US 64 to avoid any unnecessary stress. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy for maintaining a consistent pace, especially if you want to avoid the potential for local traffic as you approach Bartlett. Because this is a single-day journey, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference rather than strict scheduling constraints. Use your one planned stop strategically to break up the drive, ensuring you arrive at your destination refreshed rather than fatigued.
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 99.2 miles from Ardmore, TN, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 2h 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 23m
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 Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, TN
This is one driving day of about 198.4 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Ardmore, 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 US 64 for about 52.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 21.7 and 119.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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21.7 mi into trip|~30m in|US 64 / West College Street
Turn left onto US 64 / West College Street
Navigation decision point
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67.6 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
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98.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
99.3 mi into trip|~2h in|US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
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119.7 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.02 one way
$62.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.06
$68.11
premium
$4.89
$38.18
$76.36
diesel
$5.61
$43.80
$87.61
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
Efficient EV
49.6
0
$17.36
$7.94
EV Truck/SUV
79.4
0
$27.78
$12.70
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Ardmore, TN
Late night
in Ardmore on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
4:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Adamsville, TN
99 mi in
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
3 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 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the journey engaging rather than purely monotonous. With a highway share of 34%, you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local roads rather than just sitting on a high-speed interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 52.2-mile run along US 64, which provides a steady rhythm to your drive. As you progress, the road environment shifts, requiring you to remain attentive as you transition between rural stretches and the more populated areas near Bartlett. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that balances sustained highway cruising with the slower, more technical pace of regional roads.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in near US 64 / West College Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (US 64 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.6 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Bartlett is a city in metropolitan Memphis, Tennessee. It has several buildings of historic interest, and a walkable Historic District". In 2018, the population of Bartlett was almost 60,000. The Trail of Tears runs along Stage Road through the city. It commemorates the forced relocations between 1830 and 1850 of approximately 60,000 Native Americans from their ancestral homelands in the Southeastern U.S. to areas west of the Mississippi River that had been designated as Indian Territory.
The longest stretch is about 52.2 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles (US 64 / West College Street): Navigation decision point; at 67.6 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 98.8 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlett, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
