This 207.7-mile journey from Bartlett, TN to Coopertown, TN is a solid day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 7 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and TN 49, with some segments on Sams Creek Road, making it a more local-feeling drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, this route is an economical option for exploring within the Southeast region. Given its manageable duration and modest fuel expense, it's well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.8 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
169.5 mi
3h 2m
TN 49
10.1 mi
15m
Sams Creek Road
9.9 mi
17m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
River Road
3.8 mi
6m
Frey Street
3.7 mi
5m
East Kingston Spring
2.5 mi
4m
SR 49
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 169.5 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Coopertown, 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
169 mi·3 hr 2 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 188Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland CityUse the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 249
0.4 mi·44 sec·Luyben Hills Road
6
Turn right onto SR 249
2.5 mi·4 min·East Kingston Spring
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 70; SR 249
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 70; SR 249
8
Turn left onto SR 249
9.9 mi·17 min·Sams Creek Road
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At end of road, turn left onto SR 249
3.8 mi·6 min·River Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 249
1.0 mi·1 min·SR 49; SR 249
11
At end of road, turn right onto TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
152 ft·9 sec·South Main Street
12
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 249
3.7 mi·5 min·Frey Street
13
Continue on TN 49
10 mi·15 min·TN 49
14
Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Old Coopertown Road
15
Turn left onto Woods Road
127 ft·5 sec·Woods Road
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Arrive at destination
Woods Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 7-minute drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take a break based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since only 5% of the route is highway; local roads can sometimes have fewer services. A specific tip for this trip: familiarize yourself with the various segments of TN 49, as it can change character as you travel through different towns and rural areas.
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 103.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.5 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coopertown, 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 207.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 169.5 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 192.6 — 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
175.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
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 188
Toward SR 249: Kingston Springs, Ashland City
4
175.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road
Turn left onto SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road
Navigation decision point
5
192.6 mi into trip|~3h 44m in|SR 49; SR 249
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 249
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.47 one way
$64.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.65
$71.30
premium
$4.89
$39.97
$79.94
diesel
$5.61
$45.86
$91.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.3
0
$21.81
$9.97
Efficient EV
51.9
0
$18.17
$8.31
EV Truck/SUV
83.1
1
$29.08
$13.29
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Late night
in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coopertown, TN
Late night
in Coopertown on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 207.7-mile route, with only 5% of the journey on highways. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, including significant portions of Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and TN 49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 169.5 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, offering a good chance to settle in before more varied road conditions appear. This profile suggests a driving experience that is more about engaging with the local landscape than covering distance at high speed.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.5 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 7m drive. You will face about 13 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 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
827 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,029 ft
Total Descent
580 ft
Highest Point
827 ft
~148.3 mi in
Elevation Range
549 ft
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 Coopertown, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland City along the way.
Ashland City
175.6 mi in|~3h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 207.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 169.5 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 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Coopertown, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
