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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Charlotte, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

168.4 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 5m ★
6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

Charlotte, TN

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Trip Overview

This 168.4-mile drive from Bartlett, TN to Charlotte, TN is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical choice for exploring within Tennessee. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including SR 48 and the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, with no highway driving, suggesting a more intimate experience with the landscape. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region throughout your journey.

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

84.2 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 145 mi 2h 36m
SR 48 9.3 mi 16m
North Main Street 7.6 mi 11m
Stage Road 5.8 mi 10m
Spring Street 0.1 mi <1m
West College Street <0.1 mi <1m
Spencer Alley <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 145 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Charlotte, 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

145 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 163 Toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
5

Turn left onto SR 48

9.3 mi · 16 min · SR 48
6

Turn left onto US 70 Business

332 ft · 8 sec · West College Street
7

Turn right onto SR 48

7.6 mi · 11 min · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto SR 49

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Spring Street
9

Turn right onto Spencer Alley

32 ft · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
10

Arrive at destination

Spencer Alley

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 16-minute duration and the local road nature of this trip, consider departing in the mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed drive. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to pull over. The estimated fuel cost of $26 makes this an affordable excursion. Pay attention to the SR 48 segment, as local roads can sometimes have unexpected conditions or slower traffic, so keep your pace steady and be aware of your surroundings.

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 84.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145 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 84.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte, 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 168.4 miles and 3h 16m.

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 145 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Carmel, TN

84 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

Brownsville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Camden, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bartlett, Tennessee

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Memphis, Tennessee

2.2 mi

Best coffee break

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Memphis, Tennessee

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Marco's Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Bartlett, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+19012664676

Visit website

NAM KING RESTAURANT

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19013734411

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

Visit website

SHEGER ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT& GROCERY

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19015523136

Visit website

Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

Visit website

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Aldar Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+19016952040

Visit website

J Brooks Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+19016265848

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19013732800

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665212658

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 160.6 — 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
151.1 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 163 Toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
4
151.3 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in | SR 48

Turn left onto SR 48

Navigation decision point

4
160.6 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | US 70 Business / West College Street

Turn left onto US 70 Business / West College Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.33 one way

$52.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.91 $57.81
premium $4.89 $32.41 $64.81
diesel $5.61 $37.18 $74.36

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: 58.9 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 50.5 0 $17.68 $8.08
Efficient EV 42.1 0 $14.74 $6.74
EV Truck/SUV 67.4 0 $23.58 $10.78

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 20, 2026

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Morning in Bartlett on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Charlotte, TN

Morning in Charlotte on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

26 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

3h 16m 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' on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, which can offer a more engaging driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery. While there's no specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the emphasis on local roads suggests a drive that keeps you connected to the communities you pass through. The absence of highway miles means you'll likely experience a slower, more deliberate pace, allowing for a closer look at the Tennessee landscape.

Only 6% 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: 145 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 Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Charlotte, TN is easy. At 3h 16m with 6% 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 151.1 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.

On the drive from Bartlett, TN to Charlotte, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Dickson along the way.

Dickson

151.1 mi in | ~2h 47m

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 3h 16m. Total distance: 168.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 145 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 151.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Charlotte, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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