Mascot, TN to Bartlett, TN is 388.9 miles and takes about 7h 12m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. Mostly highway driving means you'll cover a lot of ground efficiently. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a straightforward connection between two points, suitable for those prioritizing arrival 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.4 miles from Mascot, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
370.7 mi
6h 43m
Rutledge Pike
6.4 mi
7m
Stage Road
5.6 mi
10m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
3m
Mascot Pike
2 mi
4m
Old Rutledge Pike
0.5 mi
1m
Thomastown Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 370.7 mi, about 6h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mascot, TN and Bartlett, TN.
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Start on Thomastown Road
158 ft·8 sec·Thomastown Road
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Turn left onto Mascot Pike
2.0 mi·4 min·Mascot Pike
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Continue on Old Rutledge Pike
0.5 mi·1 min·Old Rutledge Pike
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 11W
6.4 mi·7 min·Rutledge Pike
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
24 mi·27 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 40
Toward NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi·3 min·I 40
Exit 213BToward I 24 West, I 40 West: NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
0.4 mi·42 sec·I 40
Toward I 40 West: Huntsville, MemphisUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi·52 sec·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40
2.3 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Exit 210AToward I 40 West, I 65 North: Memphis, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
190 mi·3 hr 25 min·I 40
Toward I 40 West: MemphisUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 18Toward US 64: BartlettUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward US 64: Bartlett, SomervilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Turn straight onto US 64
5.6 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 12m estimated duration, leaving Mascot, TN in the morning is advisable to allow ample time. Plan for about two stops to break up the 388.9-mile drive, ensuring you stay refreshed. The majority of your travel will be on I 40, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant town is over 370 miles. Your fuel cost is estimated at $69, so budget accordingly. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.4 miles from Mascot, TN, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 370.7 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 86 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.4 miles or 3h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 3m
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 Mascot, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mascot, TN
This is one driving day of about 388.9 miles and 7h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Mascot, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 370.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.9 and 383.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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32.9 mi into trip|~42m in|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
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187.7 mi into trip|~3h 28m 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
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189.9 mi into trip|~3h 31m 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
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193.2 mi into trip|~3h 36m 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
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383.1 mi into trip|~7h 2m 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
$57.43 one way
$114.86 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$63.40
$126.81
premium
$4.72
$72.21
$144.41
diesel
$4.80
$73.43
$146.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116.7
1
$40.83
$18.67
Efficient EV
97.2
1
$34.03
$15.56
EV Truck/SUV
155.6
1
$54.45
$24.89
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Mascot, TN
Late night
in Mascot on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Late night
in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
1:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph5% 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
7h 12m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 174.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 95% of the 388.9 miles on major roads like I 40. You'll experience a long stretch of 370.7 miles on I 40, indicating minimal deviations onto surface streets for most of the trip. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits and entrances as you navigate I 40, which forms the backbone of this drive. The final 5% of the route, approximately 19.4 miles, will be on Rutledge Pike and Stage Road as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 370.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Rutledge Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.9 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 388.9 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 32.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,752 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,261 ft
Total Descent
1,849 ft
Highest Point
1,752 ft
~83.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,474 ft
Notable High Points
1,752 ft at ~83.3 miles+631 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mascot, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
32.9 mi in|~42m|via I 40
Memphis
189.9 mi in|~3h 31m|via I 40
Louisville
190.9 mi in|~3h 33m|via I 40
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 7h 12m. Total distance: 388.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 12m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 370.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 39 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.
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. There are 39 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.7 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.4 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.
