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Trip from Millington, 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

18m

Distance

11.8 mi

19 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Millington, TN

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city in Tennessee, USA

Bartlett, TN

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute within the Southeast, the 11.8-mile journey from Millington to Bartlett is a breeze. Lasting only about 18 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will spend roughly 60% of your time on highways, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Tennessee cities. With a modest fuel cost of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Because of the short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus entirely on your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you where you need to be without any unnecessary detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Walter K. Singleton Parkway 6.1 mi 8m
Covington Pike 1.5 mi 2m
Stage Road 1.2 mi 2m
Paul W Barret Parkway 1 mi 1m
New Covington Pike 0.5 mi <1m
Church Street 0.4 mi <1m
Raleigh-Millington Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Walter K. Singleton Parkway — 6.1 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millington, TN and Bartlett, TN.

1

Start on Church Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward Arlington
4

Merge onto TN 385

1.0 mi · 1 min · Paul W Barret Parkway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward TN 204: NSA Mid-South
6

Turn right onto TN 204

6.1 mi · 8 min · Walter K. Singleton Parkway
7

Continue on TN 204

0.5 mi · 45 sec · New Covington Pike
8

Continue on TN 204

1.5 mi · 2 min · Covington Pike
9

Turn left onto TN 15

1.2 mi · 2 min · Stage Road
10

Arrive at destination

TN 15

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.2 — 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 | Church Street

Depart onto Church Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | Raleigh-Millington Road

At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward Arlington

Navigation decision point

Toward Arlington
3
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | TN 385 / Paul W Barret Parkway

Merge onto TN 385 / Paul W Barret Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward TN 204: NSA Mid-South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward TN 204: NSA Mid-South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.84 one way

$3.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.03 $4.05
premium $4.89 $2.27 $4.54
diesel $5.61 $2.61 $5.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.5 0 $1.24 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.03 $0.47
EV Truck/SUV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Millington, TN

Night in Millington on Saturday

Local time

11:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, TN

Night in Bartlett on Saturday

Local time

11:21 PM

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

18m 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?

This mixed drive offers a balanced experience as you transition from Millington toward Bartlett. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating Walter K. Singleton Parkway, Covington Pike, and Stage Road, which together create a functional path through the region. The drive features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.1 miles on the Walter K. Singleton Parkway, allowing you to settle into a steady pace. Because 60% of the route is highway-based, you can expect a relatively fast transition rather than a slow crawl through local traffic. The road’s personality is defined by its utility, shifting from the parkway’s open flow to the more structured environment of local roads as you arrive at your destination.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Walter K. Singleton Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

342 ft 241 ft

Total Climb

150 ft

Total Descent

138 ft

Highest Point

342 ft

~9.2 mi in

Elevation Range

100 ft

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 Millington, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Arlington along the way.

Arlington

0.8 mi in | ~1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Walter K. Singleton Parkway. 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 (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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