Spanning 242.2 miles across Tennessee, this journey from Winchester to Bartlett takes approximately 4 hours and 57 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $37 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, your path primarily follows East Market Street, US 64, and Lawrenceburg Highway. It is a straightforward route that moves you from the southeastern part of the state toward the western suburbs of Memphis, offering a consistent travel experience throughout the day.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121.1 miles from Winchester, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Market Street
49.1 mi
1h 2m
US 64
47.4 mi
59m
Lawrenceburg Highway
44.4 mi
50m
Pulaski Highway
31 mi
35m
West Cherry Avenue
22.4 mi
26m
Winchester Highway
16.8 mi
19m
David Crockett Highway
14.2 mi
16m
Stage Road
5.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
East Market Street
— 49.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, TN and Bartlett, TN.
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Start on US 41A
75 ft·7 sec·South Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
167 ft·2 sec·1st Avenue Southeast
3
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
207 ft·6 sec·South College Street
4
Turn left onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
0.4 mi·32 sec·1st Avenue Northeast
5
Continue on US 64 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·David Crockett Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto TN 16
243 ft·2 sec·Rowe Gap Road
7
Continue on TN 16
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rowe Gap Road
8
Turn right onto US 64
0.5 mi·33 sec·Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on US 64
13 mi·14 min·David Crockett Highway
10
Continue on US 64
17 mi·19 min·Winchester Highway
11
Continue on US 64 Business
0.5 mi·48 sec·Mulberry Avenue
12
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·College Street East
13
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
0.2 mi·14 sec·Morgan Avenue North
14
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Washington Street West
15
Continue on US 64
31 mi·35 min·Pulaski Highway
16
Turn left onto US 64
0.7 mi·50 sec·West College Street
17
Continue on US 64
44 mi·50 min·Lawrenceburg Highway
18
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi·56 sec·Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
19
Turn right onto US 64
31 mi·35 min·US 64
20
Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
521 ft·17 sec·Hanna Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Water Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Water Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69
4.0 mi·6 min·Bridge Avenue
23
Continue on US 64; SR 22; SR 69
16 mi·23 min·US 64; SR 22; SR 69
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
334 ft·9 sec
25
Turn right onto US 64 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·Mulberry Avenue
26
Continue on US 64 Business
22 mi·26 min·West Cherry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 64
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·East Market Street
28
Turn straight onto US 64
5.8 mi·10 min·Stage Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
TN 15
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with a 5-hour drive time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads. Because highway driving is limited to 20% of your total mileage, allow yourself extra time for lower speed limits and traffic signals on local stretches. Keep your $37 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling points, as local roads may have fewer service stations than major interstates. Taking a break right after the 49.1-mile stretch on East Market Street is a great way to break up the drive effectively.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.1 miles from Winchester, TN, or about 2h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.1 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 53 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.1 miles or 2h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
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 Winchester, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchester, TN
This is one driving day of about 242.2 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Winchester, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Market Street for about 49.1 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 143.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / 1st Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / 1st Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / South College Street
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / South College Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|TN 16 / Rowe Gap Road
Enter roundabout onto TN 16 / Rowe Gap Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
4
143.1 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64; SR 69 / Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.87 one way
$75.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.57
$83.15
premium
$4.89
$46.61
$93.22
diesel
$5.61
$53.47
$106.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.7
0
$25.43
$11.63
Efficient EV
60.6
0
$21.19
$9.69
EV Truck/SUV
96.9
1
$33.91
$15.50
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Winchester, TN
Night
in Winchester on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bartlett, TN
Night
in Bartlett on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 20% of this route consists of highways. You will spend much of your time on local roads, requiring more active attention behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 49.1 miles along East Market Street, which provides a brief reprieve from more frequent turns. As you transition between these main arteries, the road's personality shifts from local transit to more sustained stretches. Prepare for a trip that rewards steady focus over high-speed driving.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.1 mi on East Market Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / 1st Avenue Southeast.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / 1st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / South College Street): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.6 miles (TN 16 / Rowe Gap Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The longest stretch is about 49.1 miles on East Market Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / 1st Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50 / South College Street): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.6 miles (TN 16 / Rowe Gap Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bartlett, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
