Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Bells, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60.6 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bartlett, TN
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Bells, TN
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Trip Overview
Bartlett, TN to Bells, TN is 60.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, US 70A, and Stage Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a more engaging journey than a straight interstate cruise. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 38 mi | 41m |
| US 70A | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Anderson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Dupree Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| SR 76 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| High Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 38 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Bells, TN.
1
Start on TN 15
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Nashville
3
Merge onto I 40
38 mi
·
41 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
5
Keep slight left at fork
178 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
6
Turn left onto SR 76
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
SR 76
7
Continue on TN 76
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Anderson Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 70; US 79; TN 19
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dupree Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 70A; US 79
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 70A; US 79
10
Arrive at destination
US 70A; US 79; SR 88
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Nashville
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
8
44.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 56
Toward SR 76: Brownsville, Somerville
4
44.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 76
Turn left onto SR 76
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.47 one way
$18.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bells, TN
Late night in Bells on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Stanton, TN
30 mi in
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
24 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
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a "Turn-heavy local drive," meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. With only 19% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 38 miles along Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bartlett, TN and Bells, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Somerville.
Nashville
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Somerville
44.1 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Bartlett, TN
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 60.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bells, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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