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Trip from Bartlett, TN to Obion, TN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

89.7 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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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human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Obion, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bartlett, TN to Obion, TN covers 89.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 51, Austin Peay Highway, Mount Carmel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.7 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Bartlett, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 51 51.7 mi 1h 4m
Austin Peay Highway 14.2 mi 19m
Mount Carmel Road 6 mi 8m
State Highway 14 4.6 mi 6m
Saint John Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
South Main Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
South College Street 2 mi 4m
New Brownsville Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 51 — 51.7 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on TN 15

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Stage Road
2

Turn right onto Old Brownsville Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Brownsville Road
3

Continue on New Brownsville Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · New Brownsville Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto TN 14

14 mi · 19 min · Austin Peay Highway
5

Continue on TN 14

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 14
6

Turn left onto TN 384

6.0 mi · 8 min · Mount Carmel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on TN 384

2.0 mi · 4 min · South College Street
8

Turn left onto West Church Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West Church Avenue
9

Turn right onto US 51; TN 59

35 mi · 45 min · US 51; TN 59
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight right onto US 51 Business

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Avenue
11

At end of road, turn left onto US 51 Bus; SR 104

178 ft · 5 sec · McGaughey Street
12

Turn right onto US 51 Bus

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Troy Avenue
13

Turn right onto US 51 Bus

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Gordon Street
14

Turn left onto US 51 Bus

0.4 mi · 41 sec · North Sampson Avenue
15

Continue on US 51 Bus

2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint John Avenue
16

Take the ramp onto US 51

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 51
Toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 51

16 mi · 17 min · US 51
Toward US 51 North: Union City
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 183: Obion
19

Turn right onto SR 183

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Elbridge-Obion Road
20

Continue on SR 183

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Palestine Avenue
21

Turn right onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · 7th Street
22

Turn right

128 ft · 10 sec
23

Turn right

99 ft · 7 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 44.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.7 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Obion, 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 89.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bartlett, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 51 for about 51.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Ripley, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ripley, TN

45 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

Arlington, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ripley, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Bartlett, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 72 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway

At end of road, turn right onto TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway

Navigation decision point

5
22.4 mi into trip | ~32m in | TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road

Turn left onto TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
30.6 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 51; TN 59

Turn right onto US 51; TN 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
71.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 51

Take the ramp onto US 51 toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St. Louis

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 412 West, US 51 North: Union City, St...
5
72 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward US 51 North: Union City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 51 North: Union City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.91 one way

$27.81 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $15.25 $30.50
premium $4.93 $17.40 $34.81
diesel $5.60 $19.77 $39.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
EV Truck/SUV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Bartlett, TN

Late night in Bartlett on Wednesday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

ESE 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43AM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Destination

Obion, TN

Late night in Obion on Wednesday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

S 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43AM CDT until September 1 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:43AM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

89.7 mi in 2h 2m, mostly highway — 51.7 mi of that is on US 51.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.7 mi on US 51.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and Austin Peay Highway. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway.

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 89.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.7 miles (TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

432 ft 248 ft

Total Climb

360 ft

Total Descent

348 ft

Highest Point

432 ft

~51.2 mi in

Elevation Range

183 ft

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 Obion, TN, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis along the way.

St. Louis

71.3 mi in | ~1h 40m | via US 51

About the Cities

Starting in Bartlett, TN

Full guide →

Founded 1829

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.

Arriving in Obion, TN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 51.7 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 3.7 miles (TN 14 / Austin Peay Highway): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Obion, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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