Origin
Erwin, TN
Night in Erwin on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Erwin, TN to Bartlett, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 55m
Distance
475.9 mi
766 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 48m
★
6 AM
8h 56m
8 AM
9h 12m
10 AM
9h 2m
12 PM
9h 0m
3 PM
9h 2m
5 PM
9h 11m
8 PM
8h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erwin, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
This 478.9-mile journey from Erwin, TN to Bartlett, TN is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 7 hours and 19 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its low highway share, suggesting a more scenic and potentially slower pace. With a fuel cost estimated at $73 and two planned stops, this trip is designed for a single day of travel. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience as you traverse through the Southeast region of Tennessee. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive highway time.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
237.9 miles from Erwin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 399.9 mi | 7h 15m |
| I 81 | 22.7 mi | 24m |
| East Andrew Johnson Highway | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| Governor John Sevier Highway | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Jonesborough Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Erwin Highway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Stage Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 399.9 mi, about 7h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on South Main Avenue
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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South Main Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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2nd Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 81; SR 107
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Jonesborough Road
4
Turn left onto SR 107
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Governor John Sevier Highway
5
Continue on SR 107
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Erwin Highway
6
Continue on SR 107
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tusculum Bypass
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 11E; US 321
18 mi
·
22 min
·
East Andrew Johnson Highway
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 81
10
Continue on I 81
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 81
Exit 1B
Toward I 40 West: Knoxville
11
Merge onto I 40
53 mi
·
59 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Exit 210A
Toward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, Louisville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
190 mi
·
3 hr 25 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour and 19-minute duration, an early morning departure from Erwin, TN is recommended to comfortably reach Bartlett, TN within daylight hours. With two stops factored in, plan for brief breaks every couple of hours to stay refreshed. The $73 fuel cost is a good estimate, but monitor your gauge, especially on these local roads where fuel availability might be less frequent than on major highways. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the turn-heavy nature of this route means precise navigation is key to staying on track.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 237.9 miles from Erwin, TN, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 399.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.9 miles or 4h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 237.9 miles or 4h 32m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 46m
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 Erwin, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erwin, TN
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bartlett, TN
Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Erwin, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 399.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
238 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lafayette, TNOvernight Options
Night 1
238 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lafayette, TN after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.9 miles from Erwin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 399.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 119.9 and 470.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
119.9 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
274.7 mi into trip
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~5h 11m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
8
276.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, Memphis
7
280.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
9
470.1 mi into trip
|
~8h 45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.40 one way
$148.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $81.69 | $163.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $91.58 | $183.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.07 | $210.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 166.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 142.8 | 1 | $49.97 | $22.84 |
| Efficient EV | 119 | 1 | $41.64 | $19.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190.4 | 2 | $66.63 | $30.46 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Evening in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
8:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Lafayette, TN
238 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 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
8h 55m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 262.5
View on nps.gov
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 82
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that is predominantly local and turn-heavy, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of surface streets and local roads for the entire 478.9 miles, rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This type of driving requires consistent attention as you move through various towns and landscapes, making it a more engaged experience behind the wheel than a typical highway haul.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 399.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.9 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 475.9 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 119.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Erwin, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
119.9 mi in
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~2h 25m
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via I 40
Memphis
276.9 mi in
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~5h 14m
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via I 40
Louisville
277.9 mi in
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~5h 16m
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via I 40
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 399.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 238 miles on day one.
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.
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 Bartlett, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 119.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.9 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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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