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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Medina, 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 35m

Distance

80.2 mi

129 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States

Medina, TN

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Trip Overview

This 80.2-mile drive from Bartlett, TN, to Medina, TN, is best handled as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes. You'll navigate local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more hands-on experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12, and with no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to set your own pace. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.1 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway 62.1 mi 1h 7m
US 45 Bypass 6.6 mi 9m
Stage Road 5.8 mi 10m
US 45E 4.5 mi 5m
South Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
West Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Central Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway — 62.1 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward Trenton Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

6.6 mi · 9 min · US 45 Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Take the exit onto US 45E

4.5 mi · 5 min · US 45E
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
8

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · South Main Street
9

Turn right onto West Avenue

138 ft · 6 sec · West Avenue
10

Turn right onto Central Street

42 ft · 1 sec · Central Street
11

Arrive at destination

Central Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 35-minute duration for this 80.2-mile trip, you can easily tackle it in a single day. Leaving in the morning offers ample time to reach Medina and still have your afternoon free. Since there are no recommended stops, you're free to pull over when needed, perhaps to refuel or grab a bite. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $12, and it's always wise to top off before heading out on local roads. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to road signs for Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway and Trenton, as these are key parts of your navigation.

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 40.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.1 miles or 48m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medina, 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 80.2 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Somerville, TN

40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownsville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

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

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

0.1 mi

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jackson, Tennessee

0.8 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

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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

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 68.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17317362362

Visit website

Taqueria “ EL PRIMO EXPRESS”

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19012203010

Red Lobster

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 68.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17316648655

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Los Portales Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17316646217

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Taco Bell

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.7

Jackson, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+17316683353

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

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, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 45.8

Brownsville, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 5.7

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

IKEA Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.7

Cordova, Tennessee

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 5.7

Memphis, Tennessee

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18668167584

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 5.7

Bartlett, Tennessee

+18333994638

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 79.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
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.
6
68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward Trenton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Trenton
5
68.4 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 45 Bypass

Merge onto US 45 Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.54 one way

$25.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.77 $27.53
premium $4.89 $15.43 $30.87
diesel $5.61 $17.71 $35.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.1 0 $8.42 $3.85
Efficient EV 20.1 0 $7.02 $3.21
EV Truck/SUV 32.1 0 $11.23 $5.13

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Medina, TN

Night in Medina on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Somerville, TN

40 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

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

1h 35m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, covering 80.2 miles with a 0% highway share. The lack of high-speed highway stretches means you'll be engaging with the road more consistently, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. Since there's no designated longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, it suggests a continuous series of turns and local road conditions. This drive is characterized by its reliance on local routes rather than major interstates, offering a different kind of engagement for the driver.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Medina, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Trenton.

Nashville

5.8 mi in | ~10m

Trenton

68.2 mi in | ~1h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. 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: 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 68.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Medina, 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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