If you are planning a trip from Bartlett to Kingston Springs, expect a journey covering 177.7 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 19 minutes. This trek stays entirely within Tennessee, moving across the Southeast region. Given the manageable duration, you can easily complete this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $27 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating via the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and toward the Nashville area provides a direct path, though the route transitions into more local roads like SR 249 as you near your destination. It is a straightforward drive for those looking to transit between these two points efficiently.
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
88.9 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
169.5 mi
3h 2m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi
3m
Luyben Hills Road
0.4 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.2 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 Kingston Springs, 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·45 sec·Luyben Hills Road
6
Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi·3 min·West Kingston Spring
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·North Main Street
8
Turn left
66 ft·4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one well-timed stop will help keep you refreshed during the 3-hour and 19-minute drive. Keep your $27 fuel budget in mind as you map out your transit, ensuring you refuel before heading onto the more localized sections of the route. Because the path is turn-heavy, avoid rushing through the segments involving SR 249, where careful navigation is required. Aim to head out during daylight hours to better manage the local road transitions. Having a reliable GPS is essential here, as the lack of highway travel means you will be making frequent adjustments along the way.
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 88.9 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 40m 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.9 miles or 1h 40m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston Springs, 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 177.7 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 177.7 — 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
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175.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road
Turn left onto SR 249 / Luyben Hills Road
Navigation decision point
4
177.7 mi into trip|~3h 19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.78 one way
$55.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.50
$61.01
premium
$4.89
$34.20
$68.39
diesel
$5.61
$39.23
$78.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.3
0
$18.66
$8.53
Efficient EV
44.4
0
$15.55
$7.11
EV Truck/SUV
71.1
0
$24.88
$11.37
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kingston Springs, TN
Night
in Kingston Springs on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on local roads rather than high-speed highway stretches. You will find that the road's personality shifts from the faster pace of the Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway as you navigate closer to Kingston Springs. Because this route features zero highway share, you should expect a more technical driving experience compared to standard expressway travel. Stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions throughout the 177.7-mile journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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?
1/10
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 Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bartlett, TN to Kingston Springs, TN is easy. At 3h 19m with 0% 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 175.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 177.7 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 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 Kingston Springs, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
