This 326.5-mile journey from Bartlett, TN to Lakesite, TN is a solid day trip, taking approximately 6 hours and 26 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and Tennessee National Guard Parkway, with a portion on John Bragg Highway. With a highway share of 30%, expect a mixed driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $51, making it an economical option for a single-day adventure. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout its progression.
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
163.2 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
157.9 mi
2h 50m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi
55m
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi
18m
TN 8
12.6 mi
17m
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi
17m
SR 111
11.5 mi
13m
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi
11m
McMinnville Highway
8.2 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
— 157.9 mi, about 2h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Lakesite, 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
158 mi·2 hr 50 min·Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
5
Merge onto I 840
52 mi·55 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 24
6.2 mi·6 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 81BToward US 231 North: MurfreesboroUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 231
0.6 mi·43 sec·South Church Street
10
Turn right onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi·5 min·South Rutherford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 70S
16 mi·18 min·John Bragg Highway
12
Continue on US 70S
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
13
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
8.2 mi·10 min·McMinnville Highway
14
Continue on US 70S
10 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
15
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
16
Continue on SR 380
308 ft·11 sec·West Main Street
17
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Main Street
18
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi·43 sec·East Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
1.3 mi·1 min·Beersheba Highway
20
Turn slight left onto TN 8
12 mi·17 min·Harrison Ferry Road
21
Continue on TN 8
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 8
22
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
23
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
24
Continue on TN 111
5.9 mi·7 min·TN 111
25
Merge onto US 27
1.1 mi·1 min·US 27
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward TN 319: Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy
27
Turn left onto SR 319
0.7 mi·1 min·Tsati Terrace
28
Continue on SR 319
4.0 mi·7 min·Hixson Pike
29
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 319
2.4 mi·4 min·Hixson Pike
30
Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
0.2 mi·48 sec·Shoreline Drive
31
Continue on Shoreline Drive
305 ft·16 sec·Shoreline Drive
32
Turn sharp right
343 ft·15 sec
33
Continue on Bayview Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Bayview Road
34
Arrive at destination
Bayview Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 26-minute duration, starting your drive in Bartlett, TN early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. While this route is manageable in a single day, consider the single recommended stop for a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $51, so ensure your tank is full before departing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 157.9-mile stretch on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, to avoid any unexpected delays.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 163.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.9 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 72 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.2 miles or 3h 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakesite, 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 326.5 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 157.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 326.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
164 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
7
217 mi into trip|~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
224 mi into trip|~4h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 81B
Toward US 231 North: Murfreesboro
6
326.3 mi into trip|~6h 26m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.62 one way
$101.24 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$55.51
$111.01
premium
$4.93
$63.35
$126.69
diesel
$5.60
$71.97
$143.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98
1
$34.28
$15.67
Efficient EV
81.6
0
$28.57
$13.06
EV Truck/SUV
130.6
1
$45.71
$20.90
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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 Aug 28, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
12:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
NNE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lakesite, TN
Late night
in Lakesite on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Sunny
N 5 mph10% 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
6h 26m 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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 225.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive offers a 30% highway experience, balancing faster travel with more local road segments. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 157.9 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, allowing for sustained momentum. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between different road types. This means you can anticipate a varied experience behind the wheel, moving from more direct routes to potentially slower, more scenic sections as you progress towards Lakesite.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 157.9 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 326.5 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 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,892 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,858 ft
Total Descent
1,390 ft
Highest Point
1,892 ft
~279.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,614 ft
Notable High Points
1,892 ft at ~279.8 miles+773 ft prominence
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 Lakesite, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 326.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m 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 157.9 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Lakesite, 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lakesite, TN before the return drive.
