Origin
Bartlett, TN
Night in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bartlett, TN to Brownsville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
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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Brownsville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bartlett to Brownsville, Tennessee, expect a straightforward 48.9-mile journey that typically takes about an hour. Because this is a short drive within the Southeast region, you can easily complete it as a one-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Your fuel budget will remain minimal, as a round trip should cost around $7. This route is best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads rather than long stretches of interstate. It serves as a practical connection between these two Tennessee towns, offering a quick and efficient way to reach your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 38 mi | 41m |
| Stage Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Anderson Avenue | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| SR 76 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
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 Brownsville, 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
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Anderson Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto TN 54
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
TN 54
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 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
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Brownsville, TN
Night in Brownsville on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lakeland, TN
24 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
20 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
1h 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will spend your time navigating via Stage Road and Anderson Avenue, which offer a different pace than typical high-speed corridors. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 38-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Since the road requires frequent attention to turns, you should stay alert behind the wheel throughout the entire 48.9-mile transit. The character of the drive remains consistent as you transition from the local streets of Bartlett toward Brownsville.
Only 0% 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 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 Brownsville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Somerville.
Nashville
5.8 mi in
|
~10m
Somerville
44.1 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Arriving in Brownsville, TN
Full guide →Brownsville is in Western Tennessee.
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. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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 Brownsville, 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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