Traveling from Bartlett to Burns covers 167.3 miles through the Southeast, making for a manageable journey that typically takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the relatively short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of approximately $25 to cover the trip. Navigating this path involves utilizing the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, Stage Road, and SR 46. It serves as a straightforward connection across the state, offering a practical way to transition between these two Tennessee locations.
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
83.6 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
154.3 mi
2h 46m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
SR 46
2.9 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
2.5 mi
4m
Jackson Brothers Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Tennsco Road
0.7 mi
1m
Church Street
<0.1 mi
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Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 154.3 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Burns, 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
154 mi·2 hr 46 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 172Toward SR 46: Centerville, DicksonUse the right lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 46
2.9 mi·4 min·SR 46
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Jackson Brothers Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Jackson Brothers Boulevard
7
Continue on Tennsco Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Tennsco Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto SR 47
2.5 mi·4 min·East Walnut Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 47
28 ft·0 sec·Church Street
10
Arrive at destination
SR 47
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 10-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one well-timed stop is recommended to break up the trek. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 estimate accounts for the distance, but local detours or traffic may influence your actual spending. Because the route is turn-heavy, prioritize your comfort and ensure you are prepared for shifting speeds as you move between the different road types. Make sure to check your navigation before leaving Bartlett, as the transition from the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway onto smaller roads like SR 46 requires careful attention to signage.
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 83.6 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.3 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.6 miles or 1h 34m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 167.3 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 154.3 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 164.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
8
160.4 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 172
Toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
5
160.6 mi into trip|~2h 58m in|SR 46
Turn right onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|SR 47 / East Walnut Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 47 / East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.16 one way
$52.31 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.72
$57.44
premium
$4.89
$32.20
$64.39
diesel
$5.61
$36.94
$73.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.2
0
$17.57
$8.03
Efficient EV
41.8
0
$14.64
$6.69
EV Truck/SUV
66.9
0
$23.42
$10.71
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Late night
in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burns, TN
Late night
in Burns on Sunday
Local time
12:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
19 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 10m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mix of driving styles as you transition from the primary thoroughfares to more technical local roads. With only 2 percent of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local stretches. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive occurs on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, which spans 154.3 miles. As you progress toward Burns, the character of the journey shifts from the initial highway pace into a turn-heavy local drive. Staying alert is essential, as the road surface and traffic patterns evolve significantly once you move off the main highway segments.
Only 2% 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: 154.3 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Burns, TN is easy. At 3h 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 160.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 167.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 154.3 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 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 160.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Burns, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
