Spanning 451.1 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Surgoinsville to Bartlett is a significant commitment that takes approximately 8 hours and 24 minutes of driving time. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you should plan for a two-day journey to avoid fatigue. Budgeting roughly $67 for fuel is a smart starting point for your travel expenses. Navigating through the Southeast, you will find this path is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward highway sprint. Deciding to split this trip into two days will allow you to manage the winding roads more comfortably while ensuring you stay alert behind the wheel.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
370.7 mi
6h 43m
US 11W
40.4 mi
46m
West Main Street
16.1 mi
19m
West Stone Drive
6.5 mi
7m
Stage Road
5.6 mi
10m
Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi
5m
Downtown Loop
2.9 mi
3m
Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 370.7 mi, about 6h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surgoinsville, TN and Bartlett, TN.
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Start on SR 346
208 ft·9 sec·West Main Street
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Turn left onto Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Surgoinsville Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto Nelhms Street
127 ft·5 sec·Nelhms Street
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Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
6.5 mi·7 min·West Stone Drive
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Continue on US 11W; SR 1
5.2 mi·5 min·Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi·19 min·West Main Street
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 11W; SR 1
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Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi·2 min·Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi·45 min·US 11W
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
11
Merge onto I 40
24 mi·27 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 40
Toward NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
15
Merge onto I 40
0.6 mi·52 sec·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
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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.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 18Toward US 64: BartlettUse the slight right lane.
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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
To tackle this 8-hour and 24-minute drive effectively, schedule at least two dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Since this is a local road-heavy route, departing early in the morning is essential to maximize daylight hours for your navigation. Keep your fuel budget of $67 in mind as you plan your stops, ensuring you fuel up before hitting the more remote sections of the trip. Given the winding nature of the roads, prioritize comfort and steady pacing over speed. A great way to manage this trip is to identify a midpoint in Tennessee to break the drive into two manageable halves, helping you arrive in Bartlett feeling much more refreshed.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225.6 miles from Surgoinsville, TN, or about 4h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 370.7 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.6 miles or 4h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225.6 miles or 4h 13m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 14m
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 Surgoinsville, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Surgoinsville, TN
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bartlett, TN
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Surgoinsville, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 95.1 and 445.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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95.1 mi into trip|~1h 53m 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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250 mi into trip|~4h 39m 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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252.1 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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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255.5 mi into trip|~4h 47m 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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445.4 mi into trip|~8h 13m 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
$66.62 one way
$133.23 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$73.54
$147.09
premium
$4.72
$83.76
$167.51
diesel
$4.80
$85.18
$170.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$197–$307
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.3
1
$47.37
$21.65
Efficient EV
112.8
1
$39.47
$18.04
EV Truck/SUV
180.4
2
$63.15
$28.87
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Surgoinsville, TN
Night
in Surgoinsville on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Evening
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 0 to 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
85°F
Livingston, TN
226 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
8h 24m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 233.3
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 31.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route features zero highway miles, focusing instead on technical local roads like Surgoinsville Creek Road, Nelhms Street, and West Stone Drive. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Surgoinsville Creek Road, your steering wheel will see plenty of action throughout the day. The road surface changes frequently, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. This is not a route for cruise control, but rather one that rewards drivers who enjoy navigating varied, turn-heavy terrain. You will spend the entire 451.1 miles focused on the road ahead as you weave your way across the state.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 US 11W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.1 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 15 significant decision points across 451.1 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 95.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,854 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,320 ft
Total Descent
2,178 ft
Highest Point
1,854 ft
~161.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,576 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Surgoinsville, TN and Bartlett, TN, road signs point toward Nashville, Memphis and Louisville.
Nashville
95.1 mi in|~1h 53m|via I 40
Memphis
252.1 mi in|~4h 43m|via I 40
Louisville
253.2 mi in|~4h 44m|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.
The longest stretch is about 370.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 41 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 41 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 250 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 252.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 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.
