Origin
Millington, TN
Night in Millington on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millington, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Millington, TN and Bartlett, TN.
Start on Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto TN 385
Take the exit
Turn right onto TN 204
Continue on TN 204
Continue on TN 204
Turn left onto TN 15
Arrive at destination
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.
Depart onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward Arlington
Navigation decision point
Merge onto TN 385 / Paul W Barret Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward TN 204: NSA Mid-South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Millington on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
150 ft
Total Descent
138 ft
Highest Point
342 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
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
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.
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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