Traveling from Bartlett to Decherd covers 244.8 miles across Tennessee, making for a straightforward journey that fits into a single day of driving. You should budget approximately 5 hours of time behind the wheel, which allows for a comfortable pace without feeling rushed. With an estimated fuel cost of $37, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a solo driver or a small group. Since the route stays entirely within the Southeast region, you won't face significant climate changes or regional shifts along the way. Planning this as a one-day excursion is perfectly manageable, though keep in mind that you will want to account for at least one planned stop to stretch your legs.
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
122.4 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
156.4 mi
3h 13m
United States Route 64
44.4 mi
50m
Wayne Road
31.1 mi
35m
Stage Road
6.4 mi
11m
Dinah Shore Boulevard
1.4 mi
1m
David Crockett Highway
1.1 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 156.4 mi, about 3h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Decherd, TN.
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Start on TN 15
6.4 mi·11 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on US 64
72 mi·1 hr 29 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 64
20 mi·30 min·US 64
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Water Street
5
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft·12 sec·Pickwick Street South
6
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi·20 sec·Main Street
7
Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi·35 min·Wayne Road
8
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·52 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
9
Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·United States Route 64
10
Continue on US 64
0.7 mi·48 sec·West College Street
11
Continue on US 64
64 mi·1 hr 13 min·US 64
12
Turn left onto TN 16
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rowe Gap Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 64 Business
35 ft·0 sec·David Crockett Highway
14
Continue on US 64 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·David Crockett Highway
15
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.4 mi·29 sec·1st Avenue Southwest
16
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
288 ft·7 sec·South College Street
17
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 50
1.4 mi·1 min·Dinah Shore Boulevard
18
Continue on US 41A; SR 50
0.3 mi·26 sec·Decherd Boulevard
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Turn right onto SR 50
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Street
20
Turn left
330 ft·14 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid midday congestion on the busier stretches of US 64. Since the route includes one recommended stop, look for a convenient location around the midpoint to refuel and grab a quick bite. Given that your fuel costs will hover around $37, filling up your tank before you leave Bartlett can simplify your logistics. Keep a close eye on your mileage during that 156.4-mile stretch on US 64, as it will be the most demanding portion of your journey. Staying flexible with your schedule is easy on this route, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need a break during that long highway phase.
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 122.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.4 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decherd, 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 244.8 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 US 64 for about 156.4 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 240.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|TN 15 / Stage Road
Depart onto TN 15 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
78.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 64
Turn left onto US 64
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
99.2 mi into trip|~2h 11m in|Water Street
Turn right onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
99.6 mi into trip|~2h 12m in|US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
240.6 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|US 64 Business / David Crockett Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 64 Business / David Crockett Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.15 one way
$72.30 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$39.91
$79.82
premium
$4.72
$45.45
$90.90
diesel
$4.80
$46.22
$92.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.4
0
$25.70
$11.75
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.42
$9.79
EV Truck/SUV
97.9
1
$34.27
$15.67
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WNW 5 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Decherd, TN
Late night
in Decherd on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Areas Of Fog
NW 0 to 5 mph30% chanceLive 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
6 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
5h 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 82% of your travel occurring on major routes. You will rely primarily on US 64 and Wayne Road to navigate the distance between these two Tennessee towns. Expect a significant uninterrupted experience, as your longest stretch reaches 156.4 miles on US 64 alone. Because the majority of the drive consists of high-speed travel, you should prepare for steady, consistent driving rather than frequent stops or technical maneuvers. The road profile remains relatively predictable, offering a functional and efficient path rather than a winding backroads tour.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 156.4 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and United States Route 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 15 / Stage Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.7 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.2 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,004 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,195 ft
Total Descent
513 ft
Highest Point
1,004 ft
~139.9 mi in
Elevation Range
726 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Central Tennessee, more often called Middle Tennessee, is a region of Tennessee. Besides the obvious destinations like Nashville, there are some lesser known ones, like Carthage, for instance, the hometown of former Vice-President Al Gore.
The longest stretch is about 156.4 miles on US 64. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.7 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here; at 99.2 miles (Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Decherd, TN before the return drive.
