Cowan, TN to Bartlett, TN is 247.3 miles and takes about 5h 4m via East Market Street and US 64, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Primarily a surface road experience, expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate drive. It's a straightforward, single-day option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without extensive highway time.
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
123.6 miles from Cowan, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Market Street
49.1 mi
1h 2m
US 64
47.4 mi
59m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
Pulaski Highway
31 mi
35m
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi
26m
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi
19m
David Crockett Highway
13.2 mi
14m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cowan, TN and Bartlett, TN.
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Start on Tennessee Avenue North
10 ft·2 sec·Tennessee Avenue North
2
Turn right onto US 41A
1.8 mi·2 min·Cumberland Street East
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Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi·2 min·Cowan Highway
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
5
Merge onto US 64
3.6 mi·4 min·Veterans Memorial Drive
6
Continue on US 64
13 mi·14 min·David Crockett Highway
7
Continue on US 64
17 mi·19 min·Winchester Highway
8
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi·48 sec·Mulberry Avenue
9
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·College Street East
10
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi·14 sec·Morgan Avenue North
11
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Washington Street West
12
Continue on US 64
31 mi·35 min·Pulaski Highway
13
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi·50 sec·West College Street
14
Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·Lawrenceburg Highway
15
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·56 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
16
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi·35 min·US 64
17
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft·17 sec·Hanna Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Water Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi·6 min·Bridge Avenue
20
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi·23 min·US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
334 ft·9 sec
22
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·Mulberry Avenue
23
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi·26 min·West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 64
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·East Market Street
25
Turn straight onto US 64
5.8 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 4m estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any brief, unplanned stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, you'll want to ensure you have a full tank before leaving Cowan and check for gas availability along US 64. The longest stretch is over 49 miles, so plan your stops accordingly to break up the driving and avoid needing fuel unexpectedly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.6 miles from Cowan, TN, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cowan, 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 Cowan, TN
This is one driving day of about 247.3 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Cowan, 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 East Market Street for about 49.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 148.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 41A / Cumberland Street East
Turn right onto US 41A / Cumberland Street East
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
3.8 mi into trip|~5m in|US 64 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Merge onto US 64 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
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148.2 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.52 one way
$73.04 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.32
$80.64
premium
$4.72
$45.92
$91.83
diesel
$4.80
$46.69
$93.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.2
0
$25.97
$11.87
Efficient EV
61.8
0
$21.64
$9.89
EV Truck/SUV
98.9
1
$34.62
$15.83
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Cowan, TN
Morning
in Cowan on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Areas Of Fog
NW 0 to 5 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Morning
in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
WNW 5 to 10 mph7% 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 features 19% highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 49.1 miles on East Market Street. After the highway segments, you'll transition to surface roads, offering a different driving rhythm. Expect to notice the less frequent exits and potentially more local traffic as you cruise through towns.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on East Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41A / Cumberland Street East.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 4m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41A / Cumberland Street East): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 64 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Not to be confused with Cowan in Victoria, in which is covered in the Phillip Island article
Cowan is a very small town in Tennessee. It has roughly 1,700 residents, and is located at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau between Chattanooga and Nashville. Cowan is oriented around the junction of Tennessee Highway 41 and the CSX railroad heading toward Decherd.
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.
The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41A / Cumberland Street East): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 64 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bartlett, TN before the return drive.
