Bartlett to Madisonville is 370.9 miles and takes about 7h 14m via Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and I-40, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the western part of the state to the eastern side. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving on this 1-day excursion. With 2 planned stops, it's a manageable drive for a single day, offering a straightforward way to cover ground across the Volunteer State.
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
185.4 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
189.2 mi
3h 24m
I 40
106.7 mi
1h 55m
SR 68
42.8 mi
1h 3m
Watts Bar Highway
10 mi
13m
North Main Street
7.6 mi
11m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
New Lake Road
3.4 mi
6m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
4m
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 Madisonville, 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.
5
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
107 mi·1 hr 55 min·I 40
Exit 211AToward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 317Toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown
9
Turn straight onto US 127
7.6 mi·11 min·North Main Street
10
Continue on SR 68
20 mi·30 min·SR 68
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
0.1 mi·12 sec·Herb M Wassom Mem Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Piccadilly Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·Piccadilly Avenue
13
Continue on SR 302
3.4 mi·6 min·New Lake Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 68; SR 302
10 mi·13 min·Watts Bar Highway
15
Enter roundabout
128 ft·2 sec
16
Continue
38 ft·1 sec
17
Turn slight right onto SR 68
23 mi·33 min·SR 68
18
Turn left onto Warren Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Warren Street
19
Turn right onto College Street South
8 ft·0 sec·College Street South
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Arrive at destination
College Street South
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 14m estimated drive time, leaving Bartlett in the morning is advisable to make the most of daylight. The route includes 2 stops, which should be sufficient for breaks and refueling, especially considering the 189.2-mile stretch on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of this longer highway segment, as services might be less frequent. The $66 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so adjust accordingly. This trip is well-suited for a single day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, consider splitting it into two days to fully explore any points of interest along SR 68.
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 185.4 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 3h 24m 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 82 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.4 miles or 3h 24m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madisonville, 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 370.9 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 305.2 — 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.
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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...
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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.
9
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...
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305.2 mi into trip|~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 317
Toward US 127, TN 28: Crossville, Jamestown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$61.67 one way
$123.33 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$67.17
$134.34
premium
$5.18
$75.68
$151.37
diesel
$5.35
$78.12
$156.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.3
1
$38.94
$17.80
Efficient EV
92.7
1
$32.45
$14.84
EV Truck/SUV
148.4
1
$51.93
$23.74
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Afternoon
in Bartlett on Wednesday
Local time
4:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Madisonville, TN
Evening
in Madisonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 5:53PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
33 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 14m 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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 217.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a significant amount of highway driving, with 40% of the total mileage on interstates like I-40. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 189.2 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway before transitioning. The driving profile is described as mixed highway and surface, suggesting you'll move from faster-paced interstate travel to more varied surface roads. Expect a change in the driving environment as you encounter fewer exits and potentially more local traffic.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 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?
7/10
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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 370.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,929 ft278 ft
Total Climb
2,130 ft
Total Descent
1,412 ft
Highest Point
1,929 ft
~291.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,651 ft
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 Madisonville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Jamestown.
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
Jamestown
305.2 mi in|~5h 35m
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 14m. Total distance: 370.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 14m 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.
Yes — we found about 32 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 Madisonville, 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. There are 32 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 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Madisonville, TN before the return drive.
