Traveling from Bartlett to Brentwood Estates covers 196.3 miles across the Southeast, making for a manageable journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate sprint, you should plan on this being a focused, one-day excursion. You can expect to spend about $30 on fuel for the trip, which is quite reasonable for the distance. While you could technically make this a round-trip in a single day, breaking it up or allowing for at least one planned stop will keep your energy levels high. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer navigating local roads over the monotony of major highways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98.2 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
177.8 mi
3h 11m
Old Hickory Boulevard
7.9 mi
13m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Memphis-Bristol Highway
2 mi
3m
State Highway 100
0.7 mi
1m
Wilson Pike
0.5 mi
<1m
Church Street East
0.3 mi
<1m
Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 177.8 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.
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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
178 mi·3 hr 11 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 196Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom StationUse the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
153 ft·3 sec
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade PlantationUse the right lane.
6
Turn slight right onto US 70S
2.0 mi·3 min·Memphis-Bristol Highway
7
Turn right onto Old Hickory Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
8
At end of road, turn left onto TN 100
0.7 mi·1 min·State Highway 100
9
Turn right onto SR 254
6.9 mi·11 min·Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East Park Drive
0.2 mi·40 sec·East Park Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Maryland Way
0.2 mi·20 sec·Maryland Way
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on SR 252
0.3 mi·43 sec·Church Street East
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi·56 sec·Wilson Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Meadowlawn Drive
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Arrive at destination
Meadowlawn Drive
Trip Plan
Since you are navigating a turn-heavy path for 196.3 miles, aim to depart early in the day to avoid peak congestion on local roads like Old Hickory Boulevard. While the drive is only 3 hours and 45 minutes, building in at least one designated stop is essential to maintain your focus through the winding segments. Keep your $30 fuel budget handy, but ensure you fill up before hitting the more rural stretches where service stations might be less frequent. A smart strategy for this trip is to prioritize your GPS navigation early on, as the mix of local roads can be easy to miscalculate if you aren't watching your turns closely. Flexibility is your greatest advantage here, so don't be afraid to take a quick break whenever you feel the fatigue of the constant turning set in.
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 98.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.8 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 43 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.2 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood Estates, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bartlett, 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 Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 196.3 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Bartlett, 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 Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 177.8 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 183.9 and 195.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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183.9 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 196
Toward US 70S: Bellevue, Newsom Station
9
184.2 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Bellevue, Belle Meade Plantation
6
187.9 mi into trip|~3h 30m in|SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
195 mi into trip|~3h 42m in|Maryland Way
Turn left onto Maryland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
195.5 mi into trip|~3h 43m in|TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Turn right onto TN 252 / Wilson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.69 one way
$61.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.70
$67.39
premium
$4.89
$37.78
$75.55
diesel
$5.61
$43.34
$86.68
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: 68.7 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
58.9
0
$20.61
$9.42
Efficient EV
49.1
0
$17.18
$7.85
EV Truck/SUV
78.5
0
$27.48
$12.56
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 15, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brentwood Estates, TN
Night
in Brentwood Estates on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
27 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
3h 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 196.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route is defined by a turn-heavy local profile rather than high-speed highway cruising. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 177.8-mile stretch of your journey. Since the highway share is 0%, your focus will remain on navigating local corridors like Stage Road and Old Hickory Boulevard. The road’s personality shifts from suburban transit to more intricate turns, requiring you to stay alert throughout the nearly four-hour drive. This isn't a mindless interstate grind; it is a technical route that demands your full attention as you transition between these specific local roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.8 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 183.9 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 183.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.9 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Newsom Station, Bellevue and Belle Meade Plantation.
Newsom Station
183.9 mi in|~3h 22m
Bellevue
184.2 mi in|~3h 23m
Belle Meade Plantation
184.2 mi in|~3h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 196.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.8 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. 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 183.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 187.9 miles (SR 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Brentwood Estates, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
