Bartlett, TN to Troy, TN is 94.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 7 minutes via US 51, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Tennessee. Given its relatively short distance and direct highway travel, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for about two hours of wheels turning, making it ideal for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Bartlett, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 51
57.4 mi
1h 10m
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
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett, TN and Troy, TN.
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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
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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. LouisUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
22 mi·23 min·US 51
Toward US 51 North: Union City
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
SR 184
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility for when to depart. Leaving Bartlett in the morning allows you to arrive in Troy with ample time for any planned activities. Since this is a shorter trip, you won't need to worry about splitting it over multiple days. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $15, and there are no designated stops mentioned, so plan any necessary breaks accordingly. The longest continuous stretch is over 57 miles on US 51, so be sure to have snacks and drinks ready before you embark on that part of the drive.
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 47.2 miles from Bartlett, TN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 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 21 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 94.4 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
$10 to $20
Ripley, Tennessee
Hours: 12–7 pm
+17314602592
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 22.4 and 93.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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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...
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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
6
93.6 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.76 one way
$29.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.20
$32.41
premium
$4.89
$18.17
$36.33
diesel
$5.61
$20.84
$41.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.91
$4.53
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.26
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.22
$6.04
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Bartlett, TN
Morning
in Bartlett on Tuesday
Local time
9:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, TN
Morning
in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
9:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
22 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 7m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 66% of the drive on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 57.4 miles on US 51, indicating a period of consistent cruising. The remainder of the drive will shift to surface roads like Austin Peay Highway and Mount Carmel Road, likely introducing more local traffic and lower speed limits as you approach your destination.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.4 miles in near TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 94.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Troy, TN, road signs begin pointing toward St. Louis 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 2h 7m. Total distance: 94.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on US 51. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
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 22.4 miles (TN 384 / Mount Carmel Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (US 51; TN 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.3 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, TN before heading back.
