Traveling from Bartlett to Caryville covers 378.6 miles across Tennessee, a journey that typically takes about 7 hours and 15 minutes. Because of the duration, this trip is best suited for a single long day of driving, though you could easily split it if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You should budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the trek. The route transitions across the Southeast, moving from the western edge of the state toward the mountainous eastern region. Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances stretches of major interstate with more localized highway navigation. Planning for at least two stops will help keep you refreshed as you cross the state.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.3 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189.2 mi
3h 24m
I 40
137 mi
2h 28m
Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
10m
Briceville Highway
9 mi
18m
Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi
12m
US 27
6.8 mi
7m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
I 75
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 189.2 mi, about 3h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Caryville, 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
189 mi·3 hr 24 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 208AToward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, HuntsvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40; I 65
2.4 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi·42 sec·Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211AToward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
137 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 40
Exit 211AToward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
9
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft·8 sec
10
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi·7 min·US 27
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
12
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi·1 min·West Tri County Boulevard
13
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft·10 sec·Winter Gap Road
14
Turn left onto SR 330
0.2 mi·23 sec·Railroad Avenue
15
Continue on SR 330
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
16
Turn left onto SR 330
0.6 mi·1 min·East Spring Street
17
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi·1 min·Walden Avenue
18
Continue on SR 330
0.4 mi·49 sec·Dutch Valley Road
19
Turn left onto SR 330
7.2 mi·12 min·Frost Bottom Road
20
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi·9 min·Briceville Highway
21
Continue on SR 116
234 ft·6 sec·Briceville Highway
22
Continue on SR 116
3.8 mi·9 min·Briceville Highway
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
24
Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W
5.4 mi·6 min·I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
25
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
26
Keep slight left at fork
124 ft·3 sec
27
Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63
258 ft·5 sec·West Central Avenue
28
Continue on US 25W; TN 63
0.2 mi·20 sec·Royal Blue Road
29
Take the ramp onto Main Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Main Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
39 ft·1 sec·West Maple Street
31
Turn slight right onto Mountain Road
134 ft·5 sec·Mountain Road
32
Arrive at destination
Mountain Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 7-hour and 15-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion on major routes like I-40. Since you have two planned stops, use them strategically to break up the monotony of the 189.2-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $58 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along the corridor. Because this is a single-day trip, maintaining a steady pace is key to arriving in Caryville without feeling overly fatigued. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your rest breaks based on your personal energy levels rather than a rigid clock.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.3 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.2 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 83 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.3 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caryville, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN
This is one driving day of about 378.6 miles and 7h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 189.2 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 378.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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195.3 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 208A
Toward I 40 East, I 65 South: Knoxville, Huntsv...
5
195.6 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge onto I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
198.5 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
6
378.6 mi into trip|~7h 15m in|West Maple Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Maple Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.19 one way
$118.38 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$64.99
$129.98
premium
$4.89
$72.86
$145.72
diesel
$5.61
$83.59
$167.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.6
1
$39.75
$18.17
Efficient EV
94.7
1
$33.13
$15.14
EV Truck/SUV
151.4
1
$53.00
$24.23
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Caryville, TN
Late night
in Caryville on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lafayette, TN
189 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 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
7h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is classified as a mixed drive. While you will spend 39% of your time on highways, the character of the road shifts significantly throughout the journey. You will spend the longest uninterrupted stretch—a solid 189.2 miles—navigating the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Transitions between the interstate and secondary roads like the Harriman Highway require you to stay alert to changing speed limits and traffic flow. The road feels like a true cross-section of Tennessee, moving you from the flat western landscapes into the more rugged terrain near your destination in Caryville.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 189.2 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 378.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,985 ft278 ft
Total Climb
2,449 ft
Total Descent
1,634 ft
Highest Point
1,985 ft
~297.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,707 ft
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 Caryville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.
Huntsville
195.3 mi in|~3h 35m
Louisville
198 mi in|~3h 39m|via I 40
Knoxville
198 mi in|~3h 39m|via I 40
Chattanooga
198 mi in|~3h 39m|via I 40
Rockwood
335.5 mi in|~6h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 15m. Total distance: 378.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 189.2 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Caryville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.6 miles (I 40; I 65 / Downtown Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Caryville, TN before the return drive.
