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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Henderson, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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city in Chester County, Tennessee, United States

Henderson, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 73.5 miles across the Southeast, this drive from Bartlett to Henderson is a straightforward transit through Tennessee. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at $11, it is an affordable excursion that requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. The journey relies heavily on US 64, TN 100, and Stage Road to connect the two locations. Since the entire route remains within the Southeast region, the transition between these two Tennessee towns feels familiar and cohesive. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 37.7 mi 48m
TN 100 28 mi 41m
Stage Road 6.4 mi 11m
West Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
North Washington Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 37.7 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Henderson, TN.

1

Start on TN 15

6.4 mi · 11 min · Stage Road
Use the left lane.
2

Continue on US 64

38 mi · 48 min · US 64
3

Turn left onto TN 100

28 mi · 41 min · TN 100
4

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
5

Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

61 ft · 2 sec · North Washington Avenue
6

Arrive at destination

North Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Because this drive is relatively short at under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule. Plan for a smooth journey by checking your fuel levels before you leave, as the $11 estimated cost assumes a straightforward run. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily pace the trip to suit your own timeline. Take advantage of the 37.7-mile stretch on US 64 to maintain a steady pace, but stay alert for changes in speed limits as you transition between the highway and local road segments. Keeping your itinerary simple will allow you to enjoy the convenience of this direct Tennessee transit.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 16 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Henderson, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bartlett, TN

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 37.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, TN

37 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

Hickory Withe, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

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

Top Coffee Stop

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

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

IHOP

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 5.3

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19017566488

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+19016245555

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 5.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 5.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.3

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.3

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

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

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 73.5

Henderson, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.3

Bartlett, Tennessee

+18333994638

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | TN 15 / Stage Road

Depart onto TN 15 / Stage Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
3
44.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | TN 100

Turn left onto TN 100

Navigation decision point

3
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | North Washington Avenue

Turn left onto North Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.49 one way

$22.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.62 $25.23
premium $4.89 $14.14 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Night in Bartlett on Saturday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Henderson, TN

Night in Henderson on Saturday

Local time

9:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Oakland, TN

37 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 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

1h 44m 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?

This 73.5-mile route is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.7 miles on US 64. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical complexity, the mix of US 64, TN 100, and Stage Road keeps the navigation functional. You won't face constant interruptions, as the route is designed for continuous movement rather than frequent detours. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, slow-paced backroads.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and TN 100. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 15 / Stage Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Henderson, TN is easy. At 1h 44m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 72.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (TN 15 / Stage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (TN 100): Navigation decision point; at 72.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Henderson, TN before heading back.

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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