Origin
Lakeland, TN
Late night in Lakeland on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakeland, TN to Bartlett, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakeland, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick commute or local excursion from Lakeland to Bartlett, you are looking at a brief 8.7-mile trip. You can easily complete this journey in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. Budgeting for this trip is incredibly simple, as you should expect to spend only about $1 on fuel. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will not encounter any major regional transitions. This drive is best viewed as a straightforward local connection rather than a long-distance road trip. It offers a convenient, low-cost way to navigate between these two Tennessee communities without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stage Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Canada Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Leeward Slopes Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stage Road
— 5.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on Leeward Slopes Lane
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
Leeward Slopes Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto Canada Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Canada Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 40
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, Somerville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Stage Road
Use the left lane.
8
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Canada Road
At end of road, turn left onto Canada Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward US 64: Bartlett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward US 64: Bartlett
9
3 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 64 / Stage Road
Turn straight onto US 64 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Late night in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend most of your time navigating via Stage Road, Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway, and Canada Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.6-mile segment on Stage Road, which serves as the backbone of your trip. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns. It is a practical, utilitarian path that keeps you off the major highways entirely as you transition between Lakeland and Bartlett.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Stage Road.
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 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Canada Road.
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 5 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: near the start (Canada Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.7 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.
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 Lakeland, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Somerville along the way.
Somerville
3 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Stage Road. 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: near the start (Canada Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 40 / Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.7 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 Bartlett, 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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