Origin
Munford, TN
Morning in Munford on Sunday
Local time
10:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Munford, 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
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Munford, TN
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Bartlett, TN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 21.2-mile drive from Munford to Bartlett, Tennessee, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 34 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via US 51 and Walter K. Singleton Parkway, with a significant portion on Covington Pike. Given its short distance and minimal fuel cost (around $3), it's an easy excursion. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a quick and efficient trip between these two Southeast region locations. No overnight stays are necessary for this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Walter K. Singleton Parkway | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Covington Pike | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Tipton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Stage Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Paul W Barret Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wilkinsville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munford, TN and Bartlett, TN.
1
Start on SR 178
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Tipton Street
2
Continue on TN 178
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Tipton Road
3
Turn right onto US 51
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 51
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Wilkinsville Road
312 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilkinsville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Wilkinsville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkinsville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
School Street
7
Continue on Church Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Arlington
10
Merge onto TN 385
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Paul W Barret Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward TN 204: NSA Mid-South
12
Turn right onto TN 204
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Walter K. Singleton Parkway
13
Continue on TN 204
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
New Covington Pike
14
Continue on TN 204
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Covington Pike
15
Turn left onto TN 15
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
16
Arrive at destination
TN 15
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 11.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Wilkinsville Road
Turn left onto Wilkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Raleigh-Millington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Bartlett on Sunday
Local time
10:48 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
3 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
34m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this route, with 63% of the journey utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on US 51, offering a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by its directness, moving efficiently from one point to the next. The road conditions and environment remain largely consistent, providing a predictable driving experience.
63% 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: 6.2 mi on US 51.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and Walter K. Singleton Parkway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near US 51.
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 21.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (Wilkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (School Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Munford, TN to Bartlett, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Arlington along the way.
Arlington
10.3 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 51. 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: at 2 miles (US 51): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (Wilkinsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (School Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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