Spanning 381.3 miles across Tennessee, this cross-state journey takes you from the Memphis area in Bartlett to Jacksboro in the eastern part of the state. Expect a total drive time of approximately 7 hours and 18 minutes, making it a demanding but manageable one-day trip for most drivers. You will primarily navigate via the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, I-40, and the Harriman Highway. Budgeting around $58 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Because the route transitions from the western edge of the Southeast region to the heart of the state’s eastern mountains, you should prepare for a full day of travel. While it is possible to complete this in a single day, the length warrants careful planning to ensure you stay energized behind the wheel.
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
190.6 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 30m 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 Jacksboro, 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
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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.
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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.
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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 right at fork onto US 25W
239 ft·5 sec·US 25W
27
Merge onto US 25W; TN 63
2.9 mi·3 min·West Central Avenue
28
Turn right onto Paris Nance Road
0.2 mi·42 sec·Paris Nance Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
275 ft·12 sec·Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 7-hour and 18-minute drive as smooth as possible, plan for at least two dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Since your estimated fuel cost is $58, filling up at the start of your trip will help you avoid unnecessary detours. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to beat traffic, especially when transitioning onto the busier segments of I-40. Given the 189.2-mile stretch on the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, try to coordinate your first rest break toward the end of that segment to keep your concentration sharp. Flexibility is a major advantage on this route, so don't hesitate to extend your stops if you encounter heavy traffic or fatigue while navigating the different road types.
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 190.6 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 30m 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 84 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.6 miles or 3h 30m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksboro, 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 381.3 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 198.5 — 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.
9
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.
5
198 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|I 40 / Downtown Loop
Continue onto I 40 / Downtown Loop toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B; 211A
Toward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksv...
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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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.61 one way
$119.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$65.45
$130.90
premium
$4.89
$73.38
$146.76
diesel
$5.61
$84.19
$168.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
114.4
1
$40.04
$18.30
Efficient EV
95.3
1
$33.36
$15.25
EV Truck/SUV
152.5
1
$53.38
$24.40
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 15 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Jacksboro, TN
Night
in Jacksboro on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lafayette, TN
191 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
18 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
7h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 210.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps things interesting as you transition between road types. With a highway share of 39%, you will experience a balance between high-speed interstate travel and more localized roadways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 189.2 miles along the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, providing a significant chunk of your travel time early on. As you move toward the Harriman Highway, the character of the road shifts from the wide-open feel of major thoroughfares to the more intimate pace of regional highways. You should be ready to adjust your driving style as the road environment evolves over the course of the 381.3-mile distance.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 381.3 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.
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 Jacksboro, 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 18m. Total distance: 381.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 Jacksboro, 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.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Jacksboro, TN before the return drive.
